Kankakee Valley High School - Kougar Pride Yearbook (Wheatfield, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1988 volume:

1988 Kougar Pride No matter the time or place, a hug is a welcome gesture Beth Byrom hugged Lisa Webster at the Boys and Girls State Cross Country meet after fellow teamrnatesreceived awards t6e Nettie Reaching for the top is synony- mous with success. Kougar spirit was evident at all sporting events as teams huddled together for team cheers. Asking a boy out is not uncom- mon. The Sunshine Dance of- fered the girls the chance to sweep the boy of their dreams off his feet. Trina Parker and Steve Hoffman were one of the 50 couples that attended the dance. Friends crowd 80-pound Celeste Susnls at South Grove Golf Course. Celeste received first place at the Girls Cross Country State Championship on November 7 with a state record of 13:26.92. In the mucky terrain of Lemon Lake, Celeste Susnis runs to her second Sectional championship. Ce- leste won with a meet and course re- cord of 14:24 t6e Uttle tfait c u U ABOVE ALL Small but mighty. These three little words easily sum up the excel- lence of the 882 member school. Tiny Celeste Susnis won the hearts of Hoosiers when she placed first in the Girls Cross Country State Championship. Good vibes projected from the new girls tennis, boys tennis and girls golf teams as nearly 50 students participated. National Honor Society sponsored the first annual Z-95 dance which raised $815.00. In the fall, the teachers nearly went on strike over a salary dispute, but settled with a 6% wage increase. In January nine pupils won 15 Academic Decathlon awards. “I am loveable and capable and proud to be drug free, yell SADD members marching through DeMotte in the Arts and Crafts Festival parade. The students worked throughout the year to provide support to those who Celebrate Sober”. Indulging in Christmas cheer, Jeff Groen and Brian McDaniel enjoy their last day before Christmas break by watching Rudolph. Mrs. Crosby ' s third hour class won the privilege by donating over 100 cans of food for the Interact Christmas Food Drive. Carla Hlttle agrees It is better to give than to receive as she and Angie Brown leave school before Christmas break. Carla bought Angie a balloon and flowers for her 18th birthday. Rhonda Jonkman catches a re- freshing drink between classes. Working drinking fountains were a plus as janitors and school personnel worked to keep them free of paper and gum. John Wiggs talks about after- game plans with Denny Uhrham- mer and Andy Harper. Many kids cele- brated victories with friends at Pizza King. Opening Vt (Ac tittle tAin o tA zt count TUFF STUFF Tiny but tough. Freshmen adjusted with fewer difficulties due to 47 upperclassmen who were Freshman Group Leaders. Women’s Auxiliary and American Legion created uniformity among the classrooms by donating flags. Reducing drug and alcohol problems was one goal of Beth Ryan, new chemical dependency counselor. Gifted English was introduced for grades 9,11, and 12. Glenn Kaletta said, “Gifted English allowed me to express myself more freely.” Following Christmas vacation, students ran through two sets of doors instead of one. New front doors were added for both security and economy. Students adjusted quickly to the renovated media center which was enhanced by new shelves, new carpeting, and a computerized control system. Band members brave the cold at the Homecoming game. The 40 member band performed under the direction of a new band director, Miss McCoy. Opening r- lt (6e Student -dt e t£at count FAST LANE A little change. Anger was in the air along the cruising strip in De- Motte when most stores declared their parking lots “off limits” to teen congregators. A new policy enforced a 4% grade reduction in a class for the fourth tardy. Dan Zylstra said, “I think the administrators should worry more about the grades than whether students are on time.” Cries for snow were heard despite Gov. Orr’s A + education reform package which demanded that snow days be made up. All party animals loved Spuds MacKenzie and wore “the Original Party Animal’s” t-shirts until Mr. Post banned them. The latest dance craze, Slamdancing, was per- formed at post-game dances until it too was banned. A-line lunch presents “food for thought for Joey Peal. The school offered many choices including Ala ' Carte, Salad Bar, Submarine Bar, Po- tato Bar, Mexican Bar and Pasta Bar. Student Life Division Alison Hale, Toni Whitaker, Trina Parker and Tracey Hunter cheer the team to victory at the first home basketball game against Twin Lakes The cheerleaders practiced two days a week in preparation for the basket- ball season. Well-wishers for Coach Proch- no ' s Cross Country team get all wrapped up in the spirit of things as they t.p. his house in anticipation of victory. Once again, the ritual brought good luck to the boys victorious re- gional squad and the girls second place sectional team. Student Life Division 7 “Wipin’ Out” In The Hot Summer of ’87 At 3:15 on May 26, the Summer of ’87 officially began. “See you next year”, accompanied mad dashes to Kougar Kountry’s parking lot. For the next three months, detasseling, taking orders at McDonalds, or “makin’ more the old hard way” in lawns or babysitting filled the sunny hours. Even unemployment did not phase the life- styles for there was so much to do. From blueber- ry and strawberry patches to water melons and asparagus, students drank up the sun while pick- ing the produce for regional distribution. Chicken farms kept the shade lovers busy pulling thou- sands of lazy layers, cleaning cages, and check- ing the conveyer belts for stray eggs. Cars were loaded up and tanks filled to spend a day in Gurnee, Illinois at Great America. The two hour drive and the hour long waits in line did not dampen the spirits of riders awaiting The Demon, The Tidal Wave, The New Powerdive, The Eagle, The best of friends always travel together as illustrated by Angel Condes and Shannon Shepherd at Turkey Run State Park. Taking time out from the rides and games at Great America, former KV student Sandy Nemcek. Rachel Boss, Lisa Gaillard, and Phyllis Oresik, receive a warm greeting from Bugs Bunny. Z-Force, and Splashwater Falls. Even though the rides lasted only 30 seconds to 2V6 minutes, the rush of wind, the restraining force, and the pump of adrenaline made the wait worth it. Beach-attired Kougars were routinely sighted at the Dunes State Park. Kougars hiked the many trails, while most lounged on the sand with the radio, splashed in the water, threw a football around, or simply checked out” members of the opposite sex. “There’s more than corn in Indiana” was the theme in 87 for Indiana Beach. There was so much to do to fill up the entire day. You could stroll on the boardwalk and view a ski show, play one of the many games, and on Tuesday and Friday nights from 8:00- 1 2:00, you could dance your corn dogs and cotton candy off at the Disco. Friends gathered at theatres in Merrillville, and the County Seat in Valparaiso. Hot movies to view in the Summer of ’87 were “Beverly Hills Cop II”, “The Lost Boys”, “Platoon , and “Adventures in Babysitting”. Concerts were always a year r ound deal, but with school books nowhere near, more time was spent in crowded rooms with high seating capaci- ties. Whitesnake, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, and U2 were sold out concerts. Concerts were held at places as close as Holiday Star in Merrillville, Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Poplar Creek, Rosement Horizon, the UIC Pavilion in Illi- nois, and Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. If you were unable to go to places where you may have had to pay on toll roads, you probably spent your days poolside at Spencer Park and later on in the evening you either played on a softball team or watched the men ' s league. Even if all you managed to do in the Summer of ' 87 was sleep in and water the lawn, that’s okay, be- cause it was the summer and everything was ca- sual and cool. At ITI, Indiana Teen Institute, Craig Nagde- man Walks Like An Egyptian at the end of his week stay at DePauw University. On their trip to the wild west, Darla and Kristi Walstra encounter adventure and excitement in Arizona. While walking on the hot sand of the Grand Canyon, they saw exotic desert flowers and colorful lizards. Through years of practice and dedication, the thrills of BMX stunts are displayed In the Pizza Hut parking lot by Bryan Fitzpatrick and Jason DeYoung. (Above left)ln July the mercury hits 90° and people flock to the beach. Mike Maxey and Tim Burks prepared to catch a few rays at the Dunes Being the gentleman that he is, Jeff Martin protects Brenda Myers after she beat Marv Toppen in a game of miniature golf at Wrights Barnyard. Summer SUMMER OF ’87 Coach Carlson leads the Varsity team in prayer. Victory Rules Kougar Country Spirit filled the fans as they cheered the mighty Gridders on to a victorious 21-0 Homecoming game against the Lake Station Eagles, Jeff Martin stated “It was great winning Homecoming my sen- ior year. We haven’t won it in the last few years. The emotion was especially high because it was against one of the conference rivals.” The game was really high for Randy Denton, Jeff Martin, and Andy Harper who all scored touchdowns in the gridder contest. Preceding Homecoming was the fun-filled Spirit Week. Monday was concert T-shirt and hat day. Tuesday was plaid and polka-Dot day. Wednes- day was Spuds and Shades Day and Thursday was Jersey and Tag Day. Thursday night, Oct. 8, was the traditional Bon- fire and Powder Puff game. The ladies hit the field with the Seniors quickly overpowering the Juniors: 30-12. Friday was Red and White Day. Varsity players went all out to build spirit at the pep ses- sion. Seniors Brian Exton, Tim Howard, Jim Kelly, Jeff Pettet and Denny Uhrhammer competed for the title of Miss Homely. Brian Exton received the honor by gaining the most student applause. At the Homecoming game Senior Carla Hittle was crowned 1987 Homecoming Queen. Her es- cort was Doug Meyers. The rest of the Court con- sisted of: Seniors; Kelli Andree and Robb Walstra, Toni Whitaker and Mark Orsburn, Tracey Hunter and Troy Pendergrass; Juniors, Allison Hale and Todd Tiley; Sophomores, Amy Fagen and Sam Wireman; Freshmen, Angel Condes and Jeff Sytsma. After the game, students jammed to the turnta- ble of TNT in the cafeteria from 9:30-1 1:30. Homecoming The 1 987 Homecoming Court: Candidates Amy Fagen, Toni Whitaker, Carla Hittle, Kelli Andree, Tracey Hunter, Allison Hale, Angel Condes. Escorts Sammy Wireman, Mark Ors- burn, Doug Myers, Robb Walstra, Troy Pendergrass, Todd Tilev, Jeft Sytsma (Below left) All eyes are bestowed on Carla Hittle as Mr Metzger places the crown. Carla ' s escort, Doug Myers, shared the glory. Trading their pants for skirts, Brian Towner, Steve Musch, Linclon Misch, Ralph Kenning, Byron Irvine, Scott Musch, and Randy Johnson cheer the Senior girls to a 30 : 1 2 Pow- derpuff victory. As the sun sets, and the Powderpuff game approaches, chants of one, two, three, four,” are heard by Junior Powderpuffers. Receiver Tina Herubin thought, I don’t need to stretch. I’m ready to blow those Seniors away!” 1 1 Homecoming HOMECOMING After a lone and rigorous practice, Troy Pendergrass washe s away the tension and worry of a day filled with academics and athletics. Students Hone Skills Through Daily Drills At Various Practices ... the last seconds tick off the clock. You fake left and shoot. The buzzer sounds, the ball swishes. Yes, the 15 hours of practice for this game paid off. Tomorrow, practice 8:00 a.m. ...” As bystanders and fans look on, they do not real- ize the many hours of work, dedication and practice that go into each performance and competition. Practices are sometimes long and frustrating, but we have a lot of fun and are able to laugh at our mistakes.” — BJ Brockus, Kougarettes Early morning practices require much devo- tion. It was not uncommon to see girls rushing around a locker room with curling irons and make-up brushes in hand after running three miles or shooting freethrows. Seeing athlete Dan Zylstra eating breakfast during first hour literature was a daily event that was not to be missed. Practice is really intense. We definitely run a lot but we are in the best shape we’ve ever been. We have a really tough schedule including Valpo, Benton Central, and Hobart. We have to be worked hard and it will pay off.” —Kelli Andree, Basketball Late night practices cut into TV and homework time. Students practicing late at night, like boys var- sity basketball or actors for the musicals, had to juggle their schedules to find time to fit in homework and the latest episode of Moonlighting. After school practices found other problems. Star- vation was one. Ask any wrestler. Students who were used to going home after school and eating a refrig- erator found it a shock to their system when they didn’t get home until 6:00 or 6:30. Then they had to do chores or go to work and get four hours of home- work done. While trying to perfect the art of tying a tie, friend Curt Martin gives Kevin Pettet a few pointers. If a coach or director could get a student to school at 7:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning, cutting into car- toon and sleep time, he must have been an expert on motivation. Many times the band, choir or speech team had to be at school as early as or earlier than 7:00 a.m. to go to contest or debates. Sometimes they even came in an hour earlier just to practice. Practice was sometimes tiresome, sometimes boring. At the end of the season it got so that you almost had to drag yourself out onto the practice field, but there were the fun practices, too, and besides that, it brought us closer together as a team.” — Craig Nagdeman, Football Powder Puff brings the athlete out in ev- Keeping in condition, Bruce Clark prepares his body during weight training class for the ery girl. Tracy Ailes helped her team cap- hardships of swimming meets. ture a 30-12 victory. Primping and smiling in front of the mirror, Mary Kiersma gets ready for a busy day at school after a three mile run. During Kougarette practice, the girls learn many moves, dances and routines and have fun as demonstrated by Lisa Leach. Practice 13 Vanessa Simmons and date smile because they are relieved to be off their tired dancing feet. Sunshine Dance: Babes in Toyland Lasts Forever Toyland” was the theme of the Sunshine Dance. Early in the morning the girls came to the school to drape the streamers and other decora- tions around the cafeteria. Visions of the upcom- ing evening dance filled their heads as they thought of the fun of dressing up and dancing the night away with that perfect someone. They fin- ished decorating around two o’clock and left to get ready for the dance. One of the best parts of the dance is the excitement you feel as you get ready for it!” exclaimed Chantel Hendrix. Couples arrived to the sound of the D.J. ' s spin- ning discs. They danced the night away until the clock approached 1 1 :00 when the lights came on, and the music went off. This was one of the greatest nights I’ve ever had!” stated Stacy How- ard as she left the annual semi formal dance. Julie Beckman puts on the finishing touches before she leaves for the dance. Rhonda Hart and escort Marv Toppen manage to smile even though they missed getting their picture taken. Marcia Eeningenburg, Joy Byrom, and Heather Reitman take a breather between dances with their escorts. Eating out and dancing highlight the evening for Stacy Schoonveld and Jeff DeYoung as they purchase pictures to remember a special moment. Sunshine Dance Enjoying her last Sunshine dance, Tammy Postma and escort Russ Koswyra huddle close. Sunshine Dance Clothes Create Fashion Excitement As Students Choose Top Designs Denim ruled the scene as 90% of the ' 80’s teens diamond washed, stone washed and acid washed their favorite clothes. Washed out sprang up on jeans, jackets, mini skirts, purses, and even shoes. Texture was added by rips and rhinestones. The most popular denim treasure was the mini skirt. Topped off by a crop top, the fashion meant no room for calories and big bucks for fashion design- ers. If color was your bag, peach and khaki went well together often accenting the tan from the tanning beds. Adidas made a big splash with their Olympics sweat shirts which retailed for $85. Puff sweat shirts which advertised Notre Dame’s Peach Bowl and Indiana’s Rose Bowl participation could be purchased for about $20. Styles also hit the hair scene as gels and mousse allowed the girls and Jody Hunt proves that Mickey Mouse never goes out of style. the guys to tease and spike their hair into place. It takes me three hours in the morning just to get ready for school. stated Phyllis Oresik. ‘‘After washing and drying my hair, there’s teasing, and spraying to make it look great.” In their quest for looking their best, stu- dents chose RUN DMC sweat shirts, Spandex pants and tops, and lo ng coats. Shoes made waves with the leather ankle boot in shades of black, brown and green. Leather shoes were it! Swatches still adorned many a wrist and with the new styles they keep designing, they will be around for a while. Maybe, it will be the Swatches that link our era with the next, as our children sit laughing at our styles just as we laughed at those of our parents. ‘‘For without change there would never be style.” Todd Tilev, clad in Generra sportwear, scoffs at the thought of old jeans and T-shirts. Fashions Being part of a new generation; Stacy Howard proudly displays her Pepsi Clothes. ■ ■ l Cami Wiers shows off the latest style in short skirts and leggings while Troy Pendergrass opts for the more casual faded jeans and Adidas sweatshirt. Kathryn Elisha’s country charm shows up in her denim and lace skirt. ♦ o • 0 r O o 3 c 1 a 4 ► ♦ o o • o V Junior trendsetters Craig Nagdeman, Phyllis Oresik, and Rachel Boss, decide to have a Coke and a smile. Whether tea-length or long, with tails or without, prom fashions are a and sneakers dominated the dance floor, formal affair. Pink dresses and black tuxes as well as bobby socks -n a c D -n O ( Fashions Friendship is universal for Brazilian student Neto who exchanges a hug with Jenny Wells. At the stroke of midnight students donned Mardi Gras masks and costumes and sang Auld Lang Syne. SADD Offers New Year’s Option: “Celebrate Sober” ...3, 2, 1 welcome to 1988 was the count down that led everyone into the New Year at the 1987- 88 lock-in. What do you get when you lock 323 students, from 9pm to 6am, in a cafeteria with 600 pizza squares, 500 cans of pop, 300 2-liter bottles of pop, 300 breakfast rolls, 10 cases of milk, 10 cases of potato chips, 1 cake, 10 basketballs, 3 volleyballs, and 1 outrageous band? That is the definitions for a crazy-zany good time according to Sadd sponsor Mrs. Price. Months were spent planning for the alcohol- free party. Area businesses donated nearly $3000 to help defray the costs of food, decorati- ons, party favors and T-shirts. Everyone attending the lock-in, including cha- perons were given a Spike McCarthy T-shirt. These shirts were available in pink, turquoise, gray or yellow. The metallic green, purple and gold ’Mardi Gras’ was torn down at the stroke of midnight. Auld Lang Syne was played, confetti was thrown and horns were blown. “I Never went to a party like this in Brazil,” said exchange student Neto. Throughout the night there were basketball and volleyball games in the gym and an all-night dance in the cafeteria. During the dance there were sev- eral contests. Bob Motyka, Chris Shaffer, Mike Hurst and Eric Hansen became Huey Lewis and the News to take first place in the lip sync contest when they sang “Hip to be square.” Carla Hittle and Matt Rhoades won the twist contest much to Mr. Metzger’s dismay and Jason DeYoung beca- me the king of the limbo. Door prize, a 13 inch color TV was won by Paul Peterson. Clad in sheet and fruit basket, Craig Nagdemen poses as Ca- esar as if saying, Et tu Brute? All-night rockers, Mike Hurst, Chris Shaffer, Bob Motyka and Eric Hansen take five to pose for adoring fans. Climbing the tower to success, Mike Maxey smiles exhuber- antly as he ' s almost reached the top. “Let ' s dance! exclaims active Sherry Banks. The all-night lock-in dance received the most attention over other activities due to a great DJ, wonderful music and friends. Moving to the beat, April Albert and Neto twist again” during one of the many contests held that night. Taking time out from the dance, Lisa Webster, Dave Whitlow, Brooke Hamstra, and Steve Layton enjoy small talk at the punch table. “Time Of My Life” Highlights Evening For Prom Goers T ve Had The Time of My Life” lyrics filled the halls on May 7 during the annual Jr-Sr Prom. Prom began weeks prior with ticket sales, glass sales and decorating. Tickets cost $5.00 for a junior or guest, and $1.00 for seniors. Tickets were gold key chains with red inscriptions. Peach long stemmed glasses were $10.00 a set. On Monday, May 2, the transformation of a sweat-filled gym into a medieval ballroom began. With the guidance of junior sponsor Coach Bos- ton, juniors took time out of Study Hall and lunch to tape stars, hang peach and mint green crepe pa- per, and blow up balloons. Dan Helton comment- ed, “Setting up for Prom was difficult. It was also fun watching it all come together. I blew up so many balloons, I felt light headed for a week.” The evening began with dashing escorts in tuxes picking up their formal clad dates at ap- proximately 4:00 p.m. in Camaros and Cadillacs. After moms and dads took pictures it was off to Mountain Jacks, Tiebels, The White House, or The Spa for dinner. The dance began at 8:00. Doug Myers and Kelli Andree were crowned the 1988 Prom King and Queen by the former royal couple John Van Soest and Starla Eenigenburg. After Prom breakfast was held at Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church in Wheatfield from 12:00 to 1:15 a.m. Prom pictures cost between $9.00 and $22.00 Sunday brought squeals of joy from roller coast- ers at Great America or Kings Island. Chills came from tipped over canoes at Turkey Run and some students found fun in the sun at the Dunes. The combination of friends, fun and sun made the day after one of my best memories,” stated Traci Shepherd. To the beat of Southside Connection, Donna Gluth and Scott McDowell dance the night away. Prom Watching friends and classmates on the dance floor, Tim Kros and Rhonda Mabie smile and enjoy the night. Adventurists Mike Maxey, Craig Robinson and Craig Nagdeman contemplate cliff diving at Turkey Run. Making the most of every Senior’s treasured moment, Steve Hoff- man works up a sweat to Kiss Me Deadly. Prom - t£e activities tfati eosuUf OVERLOAD Busy, busy, busy. Students Against Drunk Driving supported the na- tional “Just Say No” program with SADD week, De- cember 14-18. Varsity Club highlighted individual performances through the Athlete of the Week which was started at the end of the first semester. School spirit was renewed with the help of kazoos, balloons, the Spirit Club and Mr. Lewis who played the school song between classes. T-shirts were popular as ever with the only “legal” Spuds shirts that were given to all at the SADD Lock- In. Spirit Club required that members bought t-shirts. Their shirts said, “Kougar Spirit-Catch It!.” SADD members purchased shirts which said, “Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk!”. The Speech team, in its second year of existence, hosted its first speech meet attended by 14 schools. The transformation of Jenny Wall into Ms. Bitterton and Kelly Kennedy into Veruca in Cheswick Manor was begun with a large mirror and a lot of makeup! Activities Division Spirit Club members Tracy Hunter and Trina Parker drape their Regional spirit through the halls with red, white and black streamers. One could glimpse behind-the- scenes action for hours after every school day for weeks before the final production of Fame. Justin Steiner, Steiner, Salvadore Raber and Rob At- kins went over this scene until direc- tor Mr. Ladd said it was good. When the girls get going, the Sun- shine plans get rolling. Laura Ryska discussed plans for the children’s Halloween party with her group. Activities Division 23 Stumpe Captures Double Accolades In FFA Program FFA was a club for students interested in the agricultural field. “To some the fu- ture of farming looked bleak. To me the depressed state offered an opportunity for creative young minds, old wisdom, and technology to combine in farming the highest yield per acre . Where will the farm be tomorrow? “It’s all up to the Fu- ture Farmers of today” stated Sue Post- ma as she headed FFA as president. Sue was backed by vice presi dent Bill Hart- man, secretary Doris Greathouse, treas- urer Kevin Fase, reporter Brad Kingma, sentinal Melissa Raab, and advisor Steve Inman. FFA’s busy schedule included a senior trip, January 27-29. The senior members visited different companies in- cluding Purina. On February 13, senior Linda Stumpe was crowned FFA Sweet- heart. On April 1 1 Linda Stumpe received the DeKalb award for outstanding service to FFA, Brooke Hamstra earned the Star Farmer Award and Jason Abbring achiev- ed the Greenhand award. Kevin Fase returns to school after visiting one of the test areas where he checked the acidity of the FFA corn plot. Futuristic Farming Starts At K V FFA: FRONT ROW: Mr. Inman, B. Hartman. J. Fase, S. Postma, L. Stumpe, M. Prolrock. 2ND ROW: D. Blacklidge, T. Rude, G. Susnis, P. Lund, B. Hamstra, M. Raab, D. Greathouse, D. Krapf. 3RD ROW: D. VanVuren, K. Fase. E. Witvoet, D. Seegars, T. Kros, M. Howard, M. Toppen. 4TH ROW K. Darman, R. DeYoung, D. Eenigenburg, J. Tackas, M. Sipkema, C. Nuest. 5TH ROW: R. Hershman, J. McMahon, B. Kingma, D. Zylstra, R. Kingma, M Ratky, D Messer. 6TH ROW: M. Hoffman, L. Misch, C. Irvine, T. Hanewich, M. Ho- meier, J. Abbring, S. Wireman, J. Wireman. President Sue Postma whose goal was to increase the interest level of FFA members, sets the agenda for the slave auction. 24 Future Farmers of America Rod DeYoung awaits his fate at the FFA slave auction. Sweetheart candidates Lana Schooneveld, Lisa Wisz, Linda Stumpe. and Brooke Hamstra nervously pose for pre-interview photos. Future Farmers of America are enlightened with the latest techniques by a guest speaker. Future Farmers of America Brains Byte Back RateesMoney With Computers For New Games When the byte takes a chunk out of you, Computer Simulations Club is there to fill the gap. Club’s officers were Presi- dent Justin Steiner, Vice President Scott Post, Secretary Jeremy Woolever, and Treasurer Mark Shelhart. The club met every Tuesday after school to enjoy play- ing new computer games and making pro- grams. “I like the game Ultima 5,” com- mented Sean McAtee. You build up your characters and eliminate the evil guy.” Highlight of all the events was the three day game-a-thon held over Christmas break, at junior member Mark Shelhart’s house. “After about 40 hours I was ready to fall over so we went outside to play football” said Scott Post; whenever anybody started to fall asleep, we’d go get the football. The club raised $150.00 for new games. Some of the activities of the computer club included sponsoring a dance, and selling signs, banners, and greeting cards made with Print Shop, a computer pro- gram that prints out letters for the ban- ners and cards. Mr. Ladd tells Mark Cassello and Justin Steiner about the new games. COMPUTER CLUB: FRONT ROW: Mr. Ladd. 2ND ROW: J. Steiner, M. Shelhart, J. Woolever, S. Post. 3RD ROW: J. Lamertin, M. Cassello, J. Olewinski, P. Shipley, C. Berry. 4TH ROW: B. Beck, R. Curr, A. Sutton, S. McAtee, S. Smith, E Myers, T. Steiner. 5TH ROW: R. Heironimous, S McAtee, B. Bartlett, S. Beam, B. Morin. Mr. Ladd relates weekend rules to Mark Shelhart and Scott Post in preparation for the Game-A-Thon. Computer Club Sean McAtee strains to fold up the last table as the Game-A-Thon comes to an end. Brady Bartlette catches a few winks at the Comput- er Marathon. Members worked on computers throughout the night to earn money for games. Miller Supports Art Appreciation In Club; Class To dedicated Art Club members, art is a gift through which students used their thoughts and ideas to create drawings and projects. Being in Art Club allowed students to study art and appreciate its beauty. In order to be in Art Club, a student must have taken an art class. Candy sales at the beginning of the year provided funds for art competitions and field trips. Many Art Club members visited Lafayette Art Museum when the art classes went on April 27. On May 13, students displayed their art in an art show at the school. Sen- ior art club member Tracey Hunter stated, “I really enhanced my artistic skills, we did a lot more than people thought we did in art class.” On May 20, Tracey was awarded a leather bound sketch book by the Jasper County Artists League to be used in her continued art studies. Art Club officers were Pam Hurt, Presi- dent, Tracey Ailes, Vice President, and Debi Schlarp, Secretary Treasurer. Mrs. Miller sponsored the club. Foreign exchange student Chinami Okada proudly shows her drawing of the Kougar basketball play- ers. Medium Offers Creative Outlet ART CLUB: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Miller, J. John- son, B. Salyer. D. Schlarp, P Hurt, T. Ailes, 2ND ROW: M. Howard, P. Whited, M. Rhoades, J. Martin, T. Pawlik, M Maxey, K. Wood, A. Wire- man. 3RD ROW: S. Hoffman, T. Parker, T. Hunter, K. Kennedy, K Meppelink, J. Kenda, V. Fase 4TH ROW: M. Kolanowski, L. Davis, C. Heironi- mus, J. Gallanis, L. Street, K. Street. 5TH ROW: R. J ohnson, B Spencer, J. Martin, S. Pigg, L. Dozier, T. Frankowski, S. Davis. 6TH ROW: R. Koontz, C. Williams, B Hilton, E. Jefferson, D. Pilarski. Enroute to the Lafayette Art Museum, Diana Pilarksi enjoys time with friends. John Price helps put together the decorations made by the Art Club. Todd Tilev and Tracey Hunter help put up decora- tions in the halls. For artistic inspiration, Jodie Nemeth and Steve Being a member the Art Club helped Cheryl Heir Hoffman step out into the great outdoors. onimus with new ideas for art promts FHAb Schedule Helps Shut-Ins Through Holiday FHA, Future Homemakers of America, was a club for learning the skills needed to run a household. Mrs. Schroeder was assisted by President Kim Nowak, Secre- tary Carrie Greer, Treasurer Kristie Mey- er and Histo rian Shannon James. On November 21 FHA attended the FHA District Fall Meeting held at South Central. Their Grandparents Parents Ap- preciation Dinner was held on November 17. When the holiday season rolled around, Christmas Fruit Baskets were sent out to shut-ins. Early preparations paid off on April 7 when FHA attended the State Conven- tion. Jodi Hunt, Dawn Schultz, Tammy Postma and Kristie Meyer won gold med- als. Shannon James and Toni Whitaker won silver medals. Debi Schlarp, Carla Hittle and Angie Brown won bronze med- als. Kim Nowak was voted State Vice President of FHA and outstanding FHA member. On May 16, Kelly Motyka re- ceived notification that she had won a class ring for her original rice dish. Mrs. Zacher and Mrs. Haines relax at the Ideal Teachers Banquet. Homemakers Elect Novak State VP Preparing for State Competition is not an easy job, but the FHA girls show that it is not all work. FHA: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Schroeder, K. Nowak, T. Whitaker, K. Meyer, S. James, C. Greer. 2ND ROW: J. Nemeth, J. Bartus, C. Hittle, A. Brown, L. Fagen, T. Parker, D. Yankey, T. Walden. 3RD ROW: D. Schultz, T. Postma, K. Meppelink, P. Hurt, J. Hunt, D. Ventrello, J. Valandingham, N. Clark, B. Hamstra. After a successful competition at State, Debi Schlarp. Jodi Hunt, Toni Whitaker, Angie Brown and Carla Hittle unwind. Kim Novak gets the honor of State Vice President and outstanding FHA member. Getting in the spirit of Christmas, Shannon James prepares Christmas Fruit Baskets to be handed out. Foreign Language Shows Students Different Culture Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a foreign country? If you joined the Foreign Language Club, you got that chance. To be in the Foreign Lan- guage Club, you must have been in Ger- man class or a Spanish class. In these two classes, you not only learned the lan- guages of German speaking countries and Spanish speaking countries, but the cultures as well. For instance, Germans take dogs with them to restaraunts. “I’m glad I’m in the Foreign Language Club”, stated Jamie Condes. “It is really interesting and fun to learn another lan- guage and learn different customs.” Sponsors, Mrs. Masten-German, and Mrs. Wiseman-Spanish, planned the ac- tivities for the club. In October the For- eign Language Club had a bowling pizza party. In December they had a Christmas party. The officers for the club were President Paul Kingma, Vice President Julie Tanis, Secretary Cindy Goth and Treasurer Bob Stanton. Third year German students pose tor one final pic- ture before they leave for the airport. Students Bridge Language Gap FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB: FRONT ROW: J. Hicks, T. Goth, C. Berry, T. Steiner, C. Goth, J. Tanis, P. Kingma, B. Stanton, A. Mor- rison. 2ND ROW: S. McAtee, J. Price, J. Mathis, J. Steiner, M. Orzech, D. Gibson, K. Kros, C. Bozell, I. Larreategui, S. Beam. 3RD ROW: A. Hart, M. Bachman, P. Hershman, T. Chase, D. Jarrel, R. Rogym, M. Eeningen- burg, D. Rossa, J. Wiggs, J. Wall, L. Schoon- veld, M. Murray, C. Donnelly. 4TH ROW: L. Molchan, C. Allen, D. Yankee, T. Walden, B. Beal, D. Saboff. 5TH ROW: D. Pilarski, A. Snihurowyz, L. Odle, J. Stepanek, C. Greer, A. Sutton, M. Wireman, S. Kaluf, K. Walstra, J. Abbring, J. Peterson, T. Herubin, C. Jeffer- son, A. Beck, B. Hamstra, D. Sampson, K. Kennedy, P. Oresik. 6TH ROW: R. Mabie, J. Condes, K. Huff, D. Rossa, D. Walstra, M. Phillips, K. Peters, B. Myers, L. Ryska, S. Kaper, G. Walther, S. Pavloff, C. DeVries, J. Brown, D. Schultz, K. Holmes, R. Bailey. 7TH ROW: S. Post, D. Uhrhammer, C. Nagdeman, A. Altman, S. Scott, M. Hart, A. Uran, K. Pet- tet, C. Schultz, N. Osvaldo, J. Wells, W. Sil- verthorne, R. Heinronimous, R. Boss. Foreign Language Club Sophomore Alicia Altman digs into the cultural goo- Juniors Craig Robinson and Jennifer Wiggs smile dies at the Foreign Language party. with anticipation upon arriving in Germany, Mr. Orsburn says goodbye to John Price, Scott Post, and Sean McAfee as they get ready to leave for Germany. At the Christmas party, German student Paul Kingma tries some German foods that Mrs. Masten has prepared. Foreign Language Club Rotary supports Services Unlimited Club’s Activities For Teen Groups HlQhllQlltS PrOQr3ITl Interact is a service club that benefits the students. President Carla Hittle sta- tes, We in the Interact Club try to help everyone that we can, that’s why I’m in it. It not only keeps me busy, but it involves everyone in the school in one way or another. I’m very proud to be part of it.” There were various committees set up to help in all areas. Some of the new ones were: Peer Facilitators- Students were trained to be student counselors. Eight hours of training was the minimum time spent in training. John Price headed the group. Leadership Conference- Teach- ers selected this group of students who they felt had good leadership qualities. They went through an intense four week period on building leadership qualities. Amy Nagel was the chairperson. Freshman Group Leaders- This pro- gram was set up to help the freshmen get orientated with the school. Angie Brown was the chairperson. Interact also held the traditional program such as the food drive, led by Bea Herbst. During Thanksgiving, $500 worth of food was do- nated, and $200 for Christmas. Internati- onal Weekend, which let students from all Lisa Gaillard, Kim Huff, and Allison Hale help collect canned goods for the annual Interact Food Drive. over the world meet. Sherri Kaluf set ev- eryone up with his exchange student. The tutoring program raised the G.P.A. of the students who came to Stephanie Strain for a tutor. Career Day once again helped the students decide their future as people from 46 occupations came K.V. to discuss their careers. Paul Kingma en- couraged smokers to kick the nicotine habit for a day as he led the smoke out. Mr. Hughes sponsored Interact with help from President Carla Hittle, Vice President John Price, Secretary Sherri Kaluf, Treasurer Lori Fagen, and Board of Directors Dale Eeingenburg and Tracy Shepherd. Leadership Group gathers for a picture before leaving for the Leadership Conference. Joy Byrom and John Price perform a skit for the freshmen. This was one of the activities of the Freshmen Group Leaders. Interact Front Row: J. Beckman, A. Fagen, K. Elisha, J. Kam- minga, B Myers, A. Tillema, G Walther, K. Krueger, T. Walden, D. Yankey, B. Beal, P. Kearney. 2nd Row: L Burks, S. Meppelink, M Brown, A Risner, C. Schultz, J. Brown, C. DeVries, S. Kaper, S. Schoon- veld, T. Stepp, A. Woudema, M. Edwards. 3rd Row: A. Dumas, T. Davis, C. Jeffries, T. Wiers, J. Boissy, L. Hershman, A. Condes, L. Wisz, A. Fase, V. Sim- mons, S. Hargrove, K. Street. 4th Row: J. Boezman, L. Ryska, M. Hoffman, S. Ganzeveld, M. Anderson, T. DeYoung. P. Kingma, M. Toppen, R. Hart, A. Brown, M. Maxey, S. Banks, C. Allen, J. Bartus, M. Rinker, C. Stowers, M. Orzech, C. Hittle, J. Price, L. Fagen, S. Kaluf, J. Williamson, A. Nagel, B. Herbst, J. Moolenaar. 2nd Row: T. Rossmanith, D. Eenigenburg, B. Sytsma, S. Strain, J. Kooistra, T. Shepherd, L Webster, J. Mar- tin, C. Nagdeman, J. Bewick, L. Molchan, P. Hersh- man, A. Sutton, W Hamstra, B. Byrom, J. Szekely, M. Terborg, C. Walstra, A. Hazlett, M Bachman, M. Profrock. 3rd Row: S. Hoffman, T. Parker, M. Kola- nowski, W. VanBruggen, D. Fritts, T. Whitaker, T. Ailes, C. Okada, D. Rossa, J. Condes, L. Gailliard, S. Swanson, T. Cambe, J. McComb, B. Patrick, T. Walden, J. Byron, B Brockus, L. Street, A. Hart, L. Leach. 4th Row: V. Malia, S. Fitzpatrick, S. Borsits, S. Layton, J. Nemeth, A. Holloway, R. Boss, P. Ore- sik, M. Phillips, C. Robinson, S. McAtee, R. Mabie, K. Kros, J. Stepanek, T. Chase, B. Kritz, K. Diehl, M. Batey. 5th Row: C. Helton, D. Myers, D. Urhammer, J. Pettet. D. Edwards, A. Ritchie, T. Pendergrass, K. Meppelink, M. Williams, J. Wells, T. Herubin, C. Jef- ferson, C. Donnely, M Murray, B. Hamstra, J. Crane, M Wireman, C. Greer, S. Cepko, D. Walstra, D. Phil- lips. 6th Row: W. Wireman, D. Schlarp, J. Hunt, D. Schultz, P. Hunt, A. Beck, A. Snihurowycz, D. Pilar- ski, D. Sampson, S. Postma, T. Baxter, K. Devries, C. Sytsma, D. Rossa, A. Hale, K. Huff, B Hastings. 7th Row: M. Rhoades, T. Hunter, K. Walstra, K. Ken- nedy, S. Dobson, T. Pawlik, T. Postman, H. Rietman, M Eenigenburg, R Rogym, K. Kennedy, A. Wire- man, K. Wood. Robin Rogym and Neto enjoy the basketball game before the International Weedend Dance. Cherri Stowers listens for instructions on where to bring her guest for Career Day. Interact Writers, Artists Combine Talents Through Mirage Freedom to be You and me Creative freedom was released in Mi- rage. Under the direction of Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Miller, students met every Mon- day and Wednesday to submit, read, se- lect, or paste up a variety of student works. Throughout the year posters en- couraged students to submit poems, sto- ries or musical renditions. Specialties of the year included a limit- ed edition of 100 red-tinted covers at $1.50. The cover, designed by Val Fase, incorporated the unity and quality of life with artistic freedom. Additional black and white copies sold for $1.00. Inside the cover students could peruse the po- etry of Amy Fase and Tina Herubin, two featured artists. On April 21 Alicia Altman, Aimee Beck, Val Fase, and Cheryl Heironimus were awarded membership in Quill and Scroll National Journalistic Honor Society for their outstanding contributions and dedi- cation to Mirage. According to Mrs. Tick- er, “Mirage is an interesting, educational and beneficial part of the extra-curricular program.” Freedom to be ' ” is expressed in the artwork and in the openness of after school meetings. Traci Shep- herd found a comfortable alternative to the student desk atop an art table. Quill and Scroll inductee Aimee Beck shares a hu- Cheryl Heironimus checks over cover designs for morous short story at a Wednesday Mirage the Mirage. Val Fase ' s unique design won top meeting. honors. 36 Mirage Managing editor Val Fase discusses her cover de- sign with Cheryl Heironimus. Twenty-two submissions in three years make Tina Herubin somewhat of an expert in selecting what works will be accepted for Mirage. As deadline nears, the intensity mounts for Mark Cassello whose first year on the staff offers a uni- que insight into the creative minds of classmates. Mirage Society Honors Academic Skills Of Top Students NHS, National Honor Society, spon- sored by Mrs. Fritch was for students who have achieved greatness in academics and extra-curricular activities. To be in- ducted in National Honor Society, a stu- dent must maintain a 3.7 grade point aver- age and be involved in two extra-curricu- lar activities. New inductees for National Honor Soci- ety were Seniors Scott McAtee and Den- ny Uhrhammer, Juniors Kori Kros and An- drea Snihurowycz, Sophomores Jenny Coffer, Valerie Fase, Cheryl Heironimus, Deb Hoffman, Peggy Kearney, Kevin Pet- tet, Gina Walther and Dawn Yankey. These 12 inductees were accepted into National Honor Society on April 13. When asked how she felt about being accepted into National Honor Society, ju- nior Kori Kros exclaimed It’s really great! I couldn ' t believe that I was actual- ly accepted. I’m really excited.” Junior Andrea Snihurowycz felt the same way, “It’s really a great honor to be in it.” Pride Radiates From Members i Lori Fagen enjoys cookies and her dad ' s company at the NHS Banquet. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Fritch, H. Brockus, A. Nagel, K. Walstra, B. Herbst. 2ND ROW: J. Kooistra, M. Terborg, J. Wiggs, T. Herubin, M Orzech, A. Sutton. 3RD ROW: C. Robinson, C. Nagdeman, L. Fagen, W. Hamstra, B. Nannenga, J. Tanis, P. Herahman, J. Daugherty 4TH ROW: J. Mathis, J. Wiggs, J. Moolenaar, V. Hoffman, S. Kaluf, J. Stepanek, M. Profrock, A Hart 5TH ROW: B Kingma. J. Steiner, P. Kingma, K. Meyer, R. Jonkman, R. Hart, T. Pendergrass, B. Sytsma. Michelle Orzech smiles as she thinks about the up- coming Z-95 Dance at a NHS meeting. National Honor Society Junior Rhonda Mabie dons a Z-95 sweatshirt that was on sale at the dance sponsored by NHS, Seniors Rhonda Hart, Rhonda Jonkman, Kristy Mey- er, and Maria Terborg take a break from talking at the NHS banquet. Kristi Walstra announces the newly inducted Nation- al Honor Society members. Harry Brockus congratulates Scott McAtee on being inducted into NHS National Honor Society Office Education Nets Opportunity To Develop Jobs OEA, Office Education Association, was made up of students who had taken a business class. Typing, accounting and shorthand were some of the classes that were qualifications for OEA membership. On February 6, OEA members went to Crown Point to participate in Regionals. K.V. received seven first places and nine second places. Seventeen OEA members were eligible for state competition. K.V. received a total of 43 certificates and plaques at the awards ceremony. March 11,12, and 13 were the dates set for state competition for OEA. Com- petition was held in Indianapolis. After state, three members went to national competition, held from April 27 to May 1. Allison Hale, Rhonda Jonkman and An- drea Snihurowycz were the members that attended nationals. “Nationals were a lot of fun and a good experience.” stated Allison Hale. Officers for OEA were Presi- dent Carla Hittle, V. President Angie Brown, Secretary Marla Terborg and Treasurer Joy Byrom. Senior OEA member Tracey Gildersleeve prepares her material for an upcoming OEA competition. Seventeen Qualify For State Honors O.E.A.. FRONT ROW: A. Brown. C. Hittle, J. Byrom, M. Terborg, L. Street, C. Goth. 2ND ROW: Mrs Fritch, T. Walden, D. Yankee, M Een- igenburg, L. Dozier, T. Cambe, S. Swanson, S. Belleville. R. Jonkman, D. Schultz, T. Gilders- leeve. 3RD ROW: A. Dumas, D. Terborg, T. Bax- ter, K. DeVries, J. McComb, M Batey, J. Crane, D. Greathouse, S. Pigg, J. Martin, S. Lewis, T. Postma 4TH ROW: J. Kocur, M Hart, A. McEI- fresh, K. Williams, K. Walleske, J. Bartus, M. Bachman, B. Herbst, A. Hart, T. Bodemar, S. Beoughter. 5TH ROW: S. Crim, J. Williamson, A Hale, K. Huff, M Nannenga, G. Ash, B. Sytsma, K. Morrison, A. Snihurowyz. W. Hamstra, P. Hersh- man, K. Street. Mrs. Fritch awards junior Tammy Bodemar with a stuffed animal for selling the most candy. OEA members gather around tor cake and pop at the annual Halloween party. Senior Angie Brown thinks about how she will do at an OEA competition. Carla Hittle, Tammy Rossmanith, and Doug Edwards enjoy themselves at a dance sponsored by OEA. Dramatists Earn Thespian Points Through “Fame” Fame Sparks Fire of Theatric Desire “You want fame? Well, fame costs. And Donna Gluth captures center stage. Tyrone Shepherd accompanied her on his famous air guitar, right here is where you start paying.” “Right here” is the School for the Per- forming Arts in New York City. As the play begins, the school is in the midst of audi- tioning. They’ve got nothing in common but a compelling dream. Doris (Michelle Profrock), pushed and prodded by her stage mother (Amy Hart), had to learn to be beautiful. Montgomery (Scott McDowell) had to come to terms with his loneliness, his considerable tal- ent and his need for a friend. Ralph (Don Jarrell) must deal with his intensity and anger that threatened to drive him to the same fate that claimed his idol Freddie Prinze. Coco (Donna Gluth) knew it all too quickly. Michael (John Price) was so handsome and talented it seemed impos- sible for him to fail. Bruno (Justin Steiner), frustrated his teacher, Mr. Shorofsky (Mark Shelhart), who hated his attitude but admired his talent. Leroy (Tyrone Shepherd), street wise but a scholastic disaster whose passion for dancing could have changed his life -- if he would have given Mrs. Sherwood (Joy Stepanek), a chance. Fame was directed by Mark Ladd and choreographed by Piper Bakrevski. Bruno Martelli (Justin Steiner), assisted by his father, Rob Atkins, and uncle, Sal Raber, carry Bruno’s The frightened Doris (Michelle Profrock) auditions keyboards to his audition. for the Drama Department with handsome, but pompous, Michael (John Price). I ain’t parkin’ my blade with her little lame self! cries Leroy (Tyrone Shepherd) as English teacher Mrs. Sherwood (Joy Stepanek) and dance partner Shirley (Jo Ann Chase) debate his audition. Fame ' s closing number is the scene of a graduation. The entire number was written, arranged, and choreo- graphed by the cast. The arrogant Coco (Donna Gluth) explains to Ralph (Don Jarrell) that he has one more chance to make it into the school. Fame Fame Creates Moments Of Joy For Cast; Crew For the first time in its history, KV brought the hit production “FAME” to its auditorium on April 22,23,28,29. New to the theatrical department was the Direc- tor, Mark Ladd. For many weeks of rehearsal, Mr. Ladd, tried to put some order to the com- plete chaos of a creative play. Mr. Ladd had a new scheme. For the first couple of weeks, the cast rehearsed in small groups. This made things go a lot smooth- er. In early April, the cast had a full re- hearsal. Scott Post said, ‘‘I had my doubts, but the play finally came togeth- er.” Two nights before the opening, the show was ready. The flaws worked them- selves out. Director Mark Ladd said, With the addition of costumes, people really started to become their charac- ters.” Technical craftmanship was provided by Mr. Bob Heid. Lighting crew was com- posed of Morgan Hein, Paula Hershman, and Paula Falbo. Stage changes were made by Jen Wells and Jim Bailey. The play was attended by 750 persons. When it comes to air guitar, everyone’s a star. Scott McDowell, Don Jarrell, and Krisi Shadder led the pack in a fun-loving scene from Fame. Master Thespian Shines On Fame Amy Hart, Deb Hotfman, and Scott Post live it up back stage during the last dress rehearsal. Michelle Profrock takes a final look at her hair be- fore she begins the theme song for Fame. Scott McDowell looks up the correct line as Don Jarrell and Michelle Profrock try to ad lib during a scene. Donna Gluth leads the dancers in Fame. Choreography was under the direction of Piper Bakrevski. Even though it is not permitted at dress re- hearsal, Scott McDowell, Justin Steiner, and Tyrone Shepherd break the rules and peek through the curtain. Fame Jarrell Drama Cheswick Manor What’s Happening Delights Viewers r Elizabeth (Joan Chase) comforts the over worked Alice (Dawn Jones). At last! Our own student written, stu- dent run, student produced, and student directed play. Probably the fastest show ever to race across the stage, they start- ed practicing a little over three and a half weeks before opening night. Senior Don Jarrell wrote the play in November and put it on in December. The Cheswick Manor Tale: A Victorian Christmas told the story of the eight Cheswick sisters: Mary, Alice, Elizabeth, Sarah, Anne, Margaret, Abigail, and Syl- via trying to cope with the evil deeds of their governess who was hired to take care of the girls while the parents were taking a holiday. Learning of the fortune of the Cheswick Manor, the governess immediately sets upon killing Mr. and Mrs. Cheswick by sinking the boat they are supposed to take to the southern coun- tries. She succeeds in sinking the boat and tells the girls that their parents were killed. She forges a will putting the Manor and the girls in her care. She immediately put the girls in an orphanage. The orphanage is a terrible place. All the orphans suffer. Simon, the geese salesman and friend of the family learned about their capture when he was deliver- ing geese to the orphanage. He acciden- tally saw Abigail washing clothes. She explained about the governess trying to steal the Cheswick Manor fortune. He helped them escape. They ran to the home of their former cook who they were very close to until the governess fired her and her daughter. They went back to Cheswick Manor for Christmas. The Cheswick girls invited all of the orphans to have Christmas at the Manor. The gov- erness showed up, but they locked her in one of the closets until she could be ar- rested. The girls went ahead and had a Christmas celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Cheswick walked in. The Cheswick girls all ran up and asked them what hap- pened. The parents explained that the boat was too crowded and they took a train. Their Christmas was extra merry! DRAMA: FRONT ROW: A. Holloway, T. Chase, D. Jarrell, J. Stepanek. 2ND ROW: A. Altman, D. Gluth, T. Shepherd, B. Patrick, M. Shelhart, S. Wilson, D. Jones, A. Hart, R. Ro- gyom, K. Kennedy, P. Whited, M. Howard. 3RD ROW: T. Goth, J. Steiner, L. Trinosky, J. Cotter, S. Post, L. Odle, M. Profrock, J. Uran, J. Bewick, L. Molchan. 4TH ROW: J. Wall, J. Jachimzak, J. Chase, L. Wisz, A. Alberts, K. Street, Mrs. Kresja, M. Anderson, R. Brockus, S. Wachs, P. Hershman, M. Hart, M. Rinker. Cheswick cast watches director Don Jarrell demon- strate the proper way to do the scene. Cheswick Manor Every good director knows that tension can ruin a tryouts, and a student in the director’s chair, tem- Kim Street challenge Jenny Lou Coffer and Alicia play With opening night only three weeks away from pers flared. When it came to that, Scott Post and Altman to a game of chicken. Hearing of the girl ' s trouble Simon (Scott McDowell) offers Abigail (Michelle Profrock) his help. Miss Bitterton (Jeni Wall), the wicked governess, Mrs. Ladelby (Tammy Chase) scowls at the wrestles with the police officer (Scott Post). thought of taking in eight more orphans. Cheswick Manor National Society Bestows Honors On Nine Writers Quill and Scroll, sponsored by Mrs. Crosby, honors those who have reached excellence in journalism. Students must be on Yearbook, Newspaper, or Mirage. They have to be in the upper third of their class, nominated by an advisor, and unanimously voted in by club members. An outstanding show of work in journalism is also required. Quill and Scroll is an ex- cellent opportunity for recognition and the honor of being in a National Honor organi- zation. A formal banquet was held on April 21 to honor new members and to award hon- or jackets. New members were Craig Nagdeman, Laura Molchan, Cheryl Heir- onimous, Val Fase, Aimee Beck, Don Jar- rell, Jodie Crane, Alicia Altman and Jim Bailey. The members who received honor jackets were Traci Shepherd, Julie Saw- yer, Jill Williamson, Chinami Okada, Lau- ra Molchan, Kim Kerkes and Kelly Kenne- dy. The club ' s officers were President Traci Shepherd, Vice President Kori Kros, Secretary Kelly Kennedy, and Trea- surer Paula Hershman. Val Fase lights her candle from the candle of truth before being inducted into Quill and Scroll. Words Top Charts For Young Writers Jodie Crane reads from the Quill and Scroll program. Candles lit, the new members of Quill and Scroll recite the creed. Quill and Scroll In honor of new Quill and Scroll inductees and pre- vious members, Traci Shepherd and Lori Fagen cut the Quill and Scroll cake. Top to Bottom: Lori Fagen, Traci Shepherd, Traci Gildersleeve, Rhonda Hart, Kelly Kennedy, Atlanta Sutton, Paula Hershman, Tina Herubin, Kori Kros, Scott Post, Laura Molchan and Jodie Crane listen to Don Jar- rell ' s promise to the National Society for jounalists. Japanese exchange student Chinami Okada receives a jacket and chevron as moment oes of her yearbook work. Quill and Scroll SADD Institutes S ADD’s Lock-In ‘SESXST Highlights 87-88 SADD’s, (Students Against Drunk Driv- ing), year-long fight against alcohol, be- gan in July when four students attended the Indiana Teen Institute. Lori Fagen, Craig Nagdeman, John Price, and Angie Brown spent one week at DePauw Univer- sity learning to help students deal with alcohol and drug problems. Craig Nagde- man stated, “At first I didn’t really want to go, but after the week was up, I didn’t want to go home.” On October 24, 13 students attended the one day Hoosiers Against Drunk Driv- ing clinic. The students watched a crash simulation and attended different ses- sions such as peer facilitation and Prom and Graduation programs. In direct re- sponse to this program SADD and Inter- act began a peer facilitator group. The week before Christmas Break was desig- nated SADD week. On Wednesday many students wore their new SADD t-shirts with the message “Friends Don ' t Let Friends Drive Drunk. On Friday, the lock- ers were decorated with “Celebrate So- ber messages and a stick of gum. John SADD officers plan for the annual Lock-In at a meet- ing. Price dressed up as the Grim Reaper to push home the consequences that death is a reality if you drive under the influence. On New Year’s Eve, SADD sponsored the second annual Lock-In. Tickets were $6.50 and everyone who attended re- ceived a t-shirt Students jammed to the tunes of TNT at the all night dance or slam dunked and spiked in the gym. Students were reminded to think twice before drinking during Prom and Graduation sea- son by signs around the school and “We want to see you back” messages on the Prom information sheets. Senior Angie Brown headed SADD as President and was assisted by Vice President Lori Fagen, Secretary Amy Hart. Treasurer Cheri Stowers, and the Public Relations men Craig Nagdeman and John Price. Mrs. Pat Price sponsored the club. FRESHMEN SOPHOMORE SADD. FRONT ROW. T. Napier, J Wyatt, C. Darnell, W. Garlack, K. Street, S. Wachs, G. Anderson, S. Pavloff, S. Hunnicut, S. Wilson, L. Wireman, A. Holloway, J. Exton, T. Wal- stra, K. Elisha, J. Boezman, C. Scott, K. Purdy. 2ND ROW: M. Anderson, H. Snihurowycz, T. Baisden, J. Valade, a. Toddy, K. Krueger, D. Yankey, T. Walsen, B. Mathis, T. Froankowski, C. Hendrix, A. Fagen, J. Beckmann, L. Burkes, S. Meppelink, M. Brown, J. Peterson, L. Myers, T. Voyles. 3RD ROW: A. Morri- son, C. Heath, J. Colbert, B Myers, G. Walther, J. Kamminga, A. Tillema, A Risner, C. Marshall, L. §tahl, D. Ventrello, P. Moore, M. Wait, D. Evers, S. Owen, P McCallister, R. McCallister, S. Collins, T. Chops. 4TH ROW: M. Patton, S. Scott. P. Kearney, C. Susnis, M. Hoffman, C. Schultz, A. Webster, R. Ritchie, J. Boissy, C. Jeffries, J. Brown, S. Surrena, L. Schoonveld, J. Gardner, K. Messmaker, H. Sauls- giver, S. Duquette, A. Dunlap, L. VanBruggen, H. Hendson. 5TH ROW: A. Uran, A. Altman, M. Hart, T. DeYoung, S. Pauley, V. LaFrenz, M. Corneil, B. McDaniel, K. Lothian, S. Cherry, A. Albert, C. Heiron- omous, S. Kaper, J. Nabors, T. Cummins. A. Dumas, A. Condes, S. Shepherd, L. Hershman. 6TH ROW: R. Deyoung, C. Berry, G. McSparin, T. Steiner, T. Vanderhere, D. Gillham, A. Davis, V. Simmons, T. Donnely, K. Moolenaar, S. Wool- wine. S Howard, T. Davis, J. Tilleman, J. Galanis, J. Byrom. 7TH ROW: D. Stone, K Johnston, J. Hawkins, T. Bush, S. Born, R Polletta, K. Martin, Mrs Price, L Wisz, D Verplank, A. Woudema. T. Stepp, M Edwards. R Dunn, S. Lukasik, S. Clark. FRESHMEN SOPHOMORE SADD: Front Row: T. Napier. J Wyatt. C. Darnell, W. Garlack, K. Street. S. Wachs, G. Anderson, S. Pavloff, S. Hunnicut, S. Wilson, L. Wireman, A. Holloway, J. Exton, T. Wal- stra, K. Elisha, J. Boezman, C. Scott, K. Purdy. 2nd Row: M. Anderson, H. Snihurowycz, T. Baisden, J. Valade, a. Toddy, K. Krueger, D. Yankey, T. Walsen, B. Mathis, T. Froankowski, C. Hendrix, A. Fagen, J. Beckmann, L. Burkes, S. Meppelink, M. Brown, J. Peterson, L. Myers, T. Voyles. 3rd Row: A. Morrison, C. Heath, J. Colbert, B. Myers, G. Walther, J. Kam- minga, A. Tillema, A. Risner, C. Marshall, L. Stahl, D. Ventrello, P. Moore, M. Wait, D. Evers, S. Owen, P. McCallister, R. McCallister, S. Collins, T. Chops. 4th Row: M. Patton, S. Scott, P. Kearney, C. Susnis, M. Hoffman, C. Schultz, A. Webster, R. Ritchie, J. Boissy, C. Jeffries, J. Brown, S. Surrena, L. Schoon- veld, J. Gardner, K. Messmaker, H. Saulsgiver, S. Duquette, A. Dunlap, L. VanBruggen, H. Hendson. 5th Row: A. Uran, A. Altman, M. Hart, T. DeYoung, S. Pauley, V. LaFrenz, M. Corneil, B McDaniel, K. Lo- thian, S. Cherry, A. Albert, C. Heironomous, S. Kaper, J. Nabors, T. Cummins, A. Dumas, A Condes, S. Shepherd, L. Hershman. 6th Row: R. Deyoung, C. Berry, G. McSparin, T. Steiner, T. Van- derhere, D. Gillham, A. Davis, V. Simmons, T. Donne- ly, K. Moolenaar, S. Woolwine, S. Howard, T. Davis, J. Tilleman, J. Galanis, J. Byrom. 7th Row: D. Stone, K. Johnston, J. Hawkins, T. Bush, S. Born, R. Pol- letta, K. Martin, Mrs Price, L. Wisz, D. Verplank, A. Woudema, T. Stepp, M Edwards. R. Dunn. S. Luka- sik, S. Clark. JUNIOR SADD: FRONT ROW: R. Mabie, D. Oliver, A. Wireman, K. Wood, K. Hall, B. Patrick, J. Price, Mrs. Price, C. Nagdeman, L. Gherghin, D. Dankoff, R. Boss, P. Oresik. 2ND ROW: B. Byrom, W. Hamstra, D. Bentancourt, K. Kros, M Wireman, P. Hershman, A. Sutton, S. James, K. Huff, S. Cepko, A. Hale, Til Tilev, S. McAfee 3RD ROW: S. Fyda. A. Fraley, J. Kocur, S. Crim, C. Greer, J. McComb, S Swanson, T . Cambe, D. Rossa, D. Clark, M. Buchanan, S. Jordan. C. Kirk. 4TH ROW: N. Clark, T. Bottemer, S Beoughter, J. Stepanek, P. Dettner, J, Crane, K Gudorff, A. Snihurowyz, D. Pilarski, T. Baxter, K. DeVries, J. Steiner, T. Shepherd. 5TH ROW: J. Mathis, C. Donnely, D. Sampson, M. Murray, B. Ham- stra. S. Postma, A. Beck, T. Herubin, J. Wells, M Hoffman, M. German, B. Hershman, K. Woudema. 6TH ROW: N. Cockran, B. Lockhart, E. Hansen. C. Shaefer, T. Kros, D. Phillips, B. Hastings, J. Wool- ever, G. VanKley, K. Peters. SENIOR SADD: FRONT ROW: J. Johnson. K, Meyer, C. Hittle, A. Brown, L. Fagen, A. Hart, C. Stowers, M, Rinker, P. Whited, M. Howard, S. Davis, M. Thorton, R. Kenning, S. Musch. 2ND ROW: J. Szekley, B. Herbst, J. Moolemaar, J. Williamson, A. Nagel, M. Terborg, K. Walstra, S. Kaluf, N. Osvaldo, M. Pro- frock, C. Allen, J. Bewick, L. Molchan, I. Larreategui, M. Williams, K. Meppelink, P. Hurt. 3RD ROW: D. Schlarp, J. Hunt, S. Banks, M. Maxey, M. Batey, M. Bachman, S. Lewis, L. Leach. D. Jones, T. Shep- herd, J. Byrom, B. Brockus, K. Williams. B Spencer, C. Morrison, C. Goth, L. Dettner, M Orzech. 4TH ROW: V. Malia, B. Clark, M. Kolanowskl, T. Hunter, D. Uhrhammer, T. Parker, A. Holloway, J. Pettet, I Heath, L. Odle. L. Street, K. Holmes, B. Kritz, T. Chase, C. Molden, B. Sayler, B. Nannenga, T. Schultz, H. Rietman. 5TH ROW: D. Myers, M. Rhoades, T. Pendergrass, R. Evers, T. Galloway, J. Martin, R. Denton, K. Kennedy, T. Gildersleeve, R. Jonkman, J. Tanis, J. Kooistra, B. Collins. P. Kingma, B. Sytsma, D. Zylstra, M. Eenigenburg. 6TH ROW: J. Wiggs, M. Orsburn, T. Whitaker, J. Nemeth, A. Richie, J. Hershman, M. Hunnicut, S. Layton, B. Exton, D. Fritts, W. VanBruggen, D. Kamminga, B. Irvine, J. Kenda, M.J. Lowry, T. Rossminth. 7TH ROW: T. Bales, R. Atkins, S. McAtee, R. Heironi- mous, S. Fitzpatrick, D. Schultz, T. Postma, S. Dob- son, S. Strain, S. Schoonveld, D. Eenigenburg, A. Hazlett, V. Hoffman. At the 1987-88 SADD Lock-In. partyooers Neto Osvaldo, Mike Maxey, April Albert, Lori Fagen, and Craig Nagdeman take a breakfast break of milk, juice, and donuts. Tying one on, SADD ' s Grim Reaper, John Price, captures another unfortuante soul, Alli- son Hale. SADD Science Activity Offers Beginning For Enthusiasts Science Club is set up for students in- terested in science. Bill Sytsma, as presi- dent, ran the club ' s meetings, fundraisers and helped organize the Science Fair. Mr. Heid sponsored the 23 member club. Other officers in the Science Club were Vice President Doug Myers, Secretary Paul Kingma, Treasurer Jeff DeYoung and Chairperson of the Science Fair Commit- tee Cherri Stowers. Bill felt the students benefited through the Science Club by encouraging the sciences. Wayne Winkler walked away with first prize in the science fair with his project, BACTERIA: An ounce of Prevention-ls It Really Worth A Pound of Cure? It showed that preventing a disease is better than curing it. When a disease is prevented, no damage ever occurs, however, when it is cured it has already caused the damage. Wayne ' s first place entry earned him a trip to the regional fair in Lafayette on March 27. Ted Goth also placed for the high school with his study of antibiotics. Val Zylstra marvels over one of the interesting exhibits. Weird Science Hits Home SCIENCE CLUB: FRONT ROW: Mr Heid, P. King- ma, D. Myers, J. DeYoung, B. Sytsma. 2ND ROW: J. Wiggs, T. Galloway, L. Fagen, C. Nag- deman, A. Hart, D. Uhrhammer, 3RD ROW: V. Malia, A. Nagel, B. Herbst, J. Moolenaar, J. Willi- amson, S. Kaluf, H. Brockus. 4TH ROW: T. Pen- dergrass, S. Banks, J. Pettet, C. Stowers, C. Allen, S. Post. Carl Scholl examines an entry at the Science Fair. Science Club Ted Goth looks over his exhibit he constructed tor the Science Fair. Mr Heid congratulates Wayne Winkler on winning first place in the Science Fair. Willie Silverthorne set up a demonstration at the Science Fair of his amateur radio station. Writers Record Daily Memories For “The Spirit” Extra! Extra! Read All About It After 18 issues, 180 days, and thou- sands of sheets of paper, the journalism staff put away the rubber cement and called it a year. Gone were the days of class suspen- sion, missed deadlines, and faulty equip- ment. In the course of one year, the jour- nalists had received two new typewriters and an Apple II E with printer from the school board. Gone were the days of no editorials as Editor Kelly Kennedy raised the issues of AIDS, prom, apathy, and Anarchy. Gone were the sleepless nights as lengthy features on acne and nutrition were completed. Gone were the arguments over creative artwork, Just Jan, Sectional placement, antagonistic stories and front page selec- tions. Gone were the dull news stories which recounted the club trips, class assign- ments. Gone was the terror of 7 weeks without an advisor. Gone were the memories of ‘88. Journalism heated the blood of Spirit editor Kelly Kennedy whose writing experiences landed her not only a National Guard job, but a journalism scholar- ship as well. “Mrs. Crosby won’t believe what these seniors JOURNALISM: FRONT ROW: M. Hurst, B. Motyka, 2ND ROW: J. Bailey, J. Kelly, T. Shepherd, K. wrote in the Prom survey! states Kim Henke whose Kennedy, P. Hershman, S. Smith. 3RD ROW: T. Herubin, J. Williamson, M.J. Lowry, M. Liss, D. Jarrel, second year in jounalism earned her a reporter ' s K. Kerkes. 4TH ROW: G. Daugherty, T. Rossmanith, S. McMahon, job. 54 Journalism News editor Traci Shepherd works side by side with features staffer Julie Tanis to complete an April deadline. Those people who say there ' s no people like show people have never encountered Mary Jo Lowry, Tina Herubin, Mike Hurst, Bob Motyka, and Jill Williamson all in one class after dea dhne. Gretchen Daugherty found that in newspa- per, you learn by doing. Journalism 55 Sunshine Society Uses Fundraisers For Active Year From the selection of the Ideal Lady to the final strum of the stage music at the Ideal Lady Tea and Fashion show on April 14, Sunshine members made the most of the Sunshine motto for friendship and good will. Sixty-six Freshmen were welcomed into the fold on September 22 with a coke and chips party. In October, sunshiners entertained community children at a Halloween party. Afterwards, the girls turned up the scare with Watcher in the Woods.” Six weeks later the girls traded in their nightmares for dreams at the Semi-formal dance Babes in Toyland , on December 12. Other fall activites included Daddy Date Night, and the annual cheese and sau- sage sales. Mrs. Eckert and Mrs. Slaby were Sun- shine sponsors. Officers were President, Tracey Ailes, Vice President, Wendy Hamstra, Secretary, Beth Byrom, Trea- surer, Val Zylstra, Photographer, Laura Ryska, Historian, Kim Nowak, and the Ex- ecutive Committee Joy Stepanek, and Cindy Goth. President Tracey Ailes calls a Sunshine meeting to order to make plans for the Christmas Dance. Sunshine Activities Aid Community FRESHMEN-SOPHOMORE SUNSHINE: 1ST ROW: C. Darnell, S. Wachs. K. Street, J. McComb, B. Tuohy, M McIntyre, A Morrison, J. Colbert, K. Krueger, D. Yankey, T. Walden, D. Saboff, J. Beck- mann, A. Fagen 2ND ROW: T. Napier, C. Nabors, S. Clark, D. Drake, M Anderson, A. Condes, A. Holloway, J. Kamminga, B Myers, A. Tillema, G. Walther, M Raab, C. Gilbert, A. Dumas, T. Klemp, C. Sytsma. 3RD ROW: J. Wyatt, A. Uran, D. Tillema, C. Susnis, L. DeKock, V. Koster, K Johnston, J. V a- lade, T. Davis, S Howard, J. Nabors, S. Kaper, D. Gillham, T. Winn, T. Stepp, A. Woudema, D. Ver- plank. 4TH ROW: S. Pavloff, M. Patton, S. Scott, A Altman, M Hart, V. Lafrenz, S. Hargrove, M. Wire- man, T. Clemons, A. Hoffman, V. Fase, L. Schoon- veld, S. Hamstra, S. White, M. Edwards. 5TH ROW: A. Fase, V. Simmons, L Wisz, A Davis, J. Tillema, C. Scott. M Corniel, L. Sullivan, T. DeYoung, K. Lo- thian, H. Henson, K. Messmaker, S. DeYoung, K. Meeks, L. Burks, J. Peterson. 6TH ROW: S. Bierma, K Knip, D. Scholl, C. Nuest, T Donnelly, D. Hoffman, D. Ferguson, P. Kearney. B Beall, S. Hoffman, J. Curless, C. Hendrix, K. Elisha, J. Boezeman, T. Wiers, S. Nannenga, S, Meppelink. 56 Sunshine Senior Tracey Hunter models a Prom formal In the Ideal Lady Tea Fashion Show. herd, J. Bewick, K. Kennedy, J. Byrom, B.J. Brockus, M.J. Lowry, M. Lucas, J. Kenda. 3RD ROW: S. Crim, J. Abbring, M Bachman, M. Sipkema, K. Diehl, A Hart, T. Chase, K. Holmes, L. Street, C. Okada, P. Hershman, M. Eenigenburg, R. Rogyom, H. Rietman, J. Szekley, B. Nannenga, S. Strain, L. Leach, M. Profrock. 4TH ROW: J. Kocur, L. Gaillard, B Ham- stra, M. Murray, P Dettner, D. Greathouse, J. Crane, L Fagen, L. Webster, A Beck, C. Jefferson, J. Wells, D. Pilarski, A. Snihurowyz, S. Schoonveld, A. Brown, S. Banks. 5TH ROW: S. Postma, C. Donnelly, D. Sampson, L. Pettet, J. Uran, R. Hershman, M Hoffman, P. Hurt, K. Hall, S. Sytsma, V. Zylstra, L. Dettner, C. Morrison, J. Wall, D. Gluth. 6TH ROW: T. Gildersleeve, K. Kennedy, T. Hunter, K. Meyer, T. Parker, D. Schultz, T. Postma, S. Dobson, T. Pawlik, M. Williams, K. Meppelink, T. Baxter, K. DeVries, K. Walleske. S. Pauley, S. Wilson. 7TH ROW: D. Schlarp, J. Hunt, A Holloway, J. Nemeth, T. Whi- taker, S. Kaluf, B Herbst, J. Moolenaar, A Nagel, J. Williamson, K. Walstra, M. Terborg, A. Hazlett, V. Hoffman, J. Kooistra, A. Wireman, K. Wood. JUNIOR-SENIOR SUNSHINE: FRONT ROW: B. Patrick, J. McComb, T. Cambe, S. Belleville, W Hamstra, T. Ailes, K. Nowak, J. Stepanek, C. Goth, R. Hart, C. Wiers, D. Rossa, D. Walstra, D Rossa 2ND ROW: B Gabrielli, S. Cobb, A. Sut ton, S. James, P Whited, M Howard, T. Shep Sunshine KV Letter Club Honors Athletes On Wall of Fame In Varsity Club, the top athletes met to discuss the sports program. In order to be in the Varsity Club, an athlete must have participated in 39% of the games, scored in sectionals, and earned a letter. Mr. Boston and Mr. Hoo- ver sponsored the Varsity Club. They also had a little help from the club offi- cers: President, Mike Rhoades, Vice President, Denise Rossa, and Secretary, Lisa Webster. Activities of the Varsity Club were Athlete-of-the-Week, Lift- A- Thon, a student faculty basketball game, and a live band dance. All the money rais- ed by the Varsity Club went for student athletes. Safety equipment and practice uniforms were two purchases. They also brought a conference cabinet set up across from the gymnasium that listed the achievements of the athletes. When asked how he felt about the benefits of the Varsity Club, Mr. Hoover replied, It’s an honorary club for students to show honor and excellence in sports. In between classes Chantel Hendrix and Bob Stan- ton look at the Wall of Fame. Sports Encourage Fitness Fad VARSITY CLUB: FRONT ROW: C. Shaffer, S. McAtee, D. Rossa, R. Hart, T. Parker, D. Rossa, S. McAtee. 2ND ROW: B. Clark, J. Hershman, S. kostelnik, J. Martin, B. Sytsma, M. Orsburn, M. Toppen, T. Howard, D. Kamminga, P. King- ma, B Debshaw 3RD ROW: D Myers, C. Hen- drix, T. Wiers, C. Wiers, S. Dobson, T. Pawlik, R. Mabie, W. Hamstra, T. Hunter, A. Brown, K. Andree, L. Webster, M. Rhoades. 4TH ROW: C. Helton, R, Heironimous, J. Groen, S. Hoffman, R. Walstra, B. Motyka, D. Sytsma, T. Pender- grass, J. Woolever, D. Uhrhammer, Mr. Hoover. 58 Varsity Club Brian Risner, Tim Howard, Andy Harper and Denny Uhrhammer proudly stand in front of the conference cabinet. Pathfinders Club Praises Together Through Prayer “Be yourself and not something or someone that you think will make you bet- ter,” states Jeff Martin in reply to the question ' What has Pathfinders taught you? ' As president, Jeff Martin heads the Pathfinders club. Duties of the president are praying before meetings, informing students of activities, and finding guests to speak at the meetings. Pastor Dave Sterk gives an inspiring discussion on true Christianity. Gary Hamstra praises God through song and inspirational messages. His three songs included a patriotic number encouraging students to be good Americans. Dave Pendergrass wraps up the final meeting with a group discussion. Jeff Martin is assisted throughout the year by Jeff Pettet, vice president, Heath- er Rietman, assistant secretary, Beth Bryom, secretary, and Wendy Hamstra, treasurer. Pathfinders is sponsored by Mr. Larry Sakel who has been an active Pathfinders sponsor for 14 years. Freshman Kristi Messmaker waits anxiously for the first Pathfinders meeting to begin. Spiritual Guidance JUNIOR PATHFINDERS. K Hall, S. Belleville W. Hamstra, B Byrom, D. Clark, J. Condes P. Oresik, R Boss. 2nd ROW: B. Patrick, J McComb, T. Cambe, S. Swanson, L Dozier L. Gherghin, D. Dankoff, B. Siegers, C. Bozel le, K Kros. 3RD ROW: M. Phillips, B. Deb shaw, S Beoughter, J. Crane, D Walstra, D Rossa, P. Hershman, C. Greer, J. Daugherty. 4TH ROW: S. Postma, C. Nagdeman. K. Pet- ers, D. Pilarski, A. Snihurowyz, T. Baxter, K. Devries, S. Sytsma, V. Zylstra, S. Jordan, M. Buchanan, T. Shepherd. 5TH ROW: D. Samp- son, C. Donnelly, M Hoffman, L. Gaillard, A. Hale, K. Huff, S. Cepko, G. Vankley, J. Math- is, S. Post. 6TH ROW: M Murray, B Hamstra, B Hastings, D. Phillips, Mr. Sakel Jodie Nemeth smiles in anticipation of getting to hear Dave Sterk ' s inspiring words. Pathfinders SENIOR PATHFINDERS: FRONT ROW: J. Takacs, J. Johnson, H. Rietman, J. Martin, J. Pettet, M How- ard, P. Whited, B. Irvine, S. Borsits, S. Fitzpatrick, D. Kamminga, A. Richie, R. Heironimous. 2ND ROW: J. Kooistra, S. Strain, D. Schlarp, P. Hurt, C. Stow- ers, M. Orzech, J. Moolenaar, J. Szekely, B.J, Bro- kus, J. Byrom, J. Kenda, M. Lucas, T. Whitaker, 3RD ROW: M. Orsburn, S. Hoffman, D. Zylstra, S. Dob- son, D. Schultz, T. Postma, M. Maxey, S. Banks, J. Williamson, A. Nagel, S. Schoonveld, V. Hoffman, A. Hazlett, K. Walstra, M. Terborg, P. Kingma, K. Ken- nedy. 4TG ROW: C. Helton, R. Witvoet, K. Andree, R. Walstra, C. Wiers, A. Brown, C. Hittle, L. Fagen, M. Sipkema, M, Bachman, B. Nannenga, T. Schultz, M. Eeningenburg, M. Batey, L. Street, L. Webster, T. Pendergrass. 5TH ROW: J. Hershman, D. Myers. W. Wireman, D. VanVuran, S. Layton, D. Fritts, D. Ed- wards, D. Uhrhammer, B. Exton, J. Kelly, S. Kaluf, B Herbst, A. Hart, L. Leach, M. Profrock, B. Salyer, G. Combs. 6TH ROW: J. Fase, D. Eenigenburg, T. Rossmanith, M. Toppen, A. Holloway, R. Hart, K. Meyer, R. Bailey, Mr. Sakel. FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE PATHFINDERS: FRONT ROW: J. Cobart, L. Schoonveld, S. Hamstra, S. Wilson, C. Heironimous, K. Kruger, G. Walther, A. Tillema, B. Myers, J. Kamminga, S. Kaper, J. Na- bors. 2ND ROW: J. Byrom, T. Donnelly, C. Scott, J. Tillema, A. Fagen, K. Elisha, J. Boezman, L. Ryska, A. Holloway, T. Davis, D. Saboff, M. Raab, C. Hen- drix, D. Cummins. 3RD ROW: H. Snihurowycz, K. Messmaker, K. Zylstra, A. Toddy, K. Street, B Fitzpatrick, J. DeYoung, J. Beckman, S. Surrena, D. Dobson, S. Meppelink, C. Jeffries, T. Wiers, J. Bo- issy. 4TH ROW: A. Morrison, J. Coffer, S. Scott, A. Altman, L. Wisz, B. Recker, V. Simmons, C. Defries, J. Brown, K. Pettet, J. Peterson, M. Brown, L. Burks, D. Terborg. 5TH ROW: J. Hicks, M. Hart, M. Patton, L. Hershman, A. Alberts, D. Scholl, M. Hoffman, J. Groen, M. Edwards, T. Stepp, A. Woudema, D. Ver- plank, R. Dunn, A. Dumas. 6TH ROW: D. Fergeson, P. Kearney, D. Hoffman. Pathfinders is a welcome relief for Paula Hershman whose academic schedule leaves little time for emotional relaxation. Vat Zylstra jokes with Wendy Hamstra before a meeting. Pathfinders Media, Speech Open Avenues Of Information Communication Nets Knowledge Speech Team, led by Mr. Ladd was made up of 19 creative individuals. Prep- aration for the meets consisted of reading their prepared speeches to Mr. Ladd, reading to other members or reading to a wall (“It’s supposed to help for some rea- son, said Sue Postma). Jenny Wells commented It ' s a lot of fun. I’ve been to schools I’ve never heard of. I got a chance to meet people from all over Indi- ana. Justin Steiner got the chance to meet some new people when he qualified for state competition. Jenny Lou Coffer, Jenny Wells, Sean McAtee, Scott Post, Scott McDowell and Justin Steiner quali- fied for Regionals. To raise money for the team, members hosted a speech meet at K.V. and sold candy. The officers of the Speech Team were President Sean McAtee, Vice President Sue Postma, Secretary and Treasurer Paula Hershman. The media club consists of the stu- dents who have worked in the library mak- ing sure you returned your books and paid your dues. They sponsored a dance in February and held a Christmas party for its members. SPEECH: FRONT ROW: S. McAtee, P. Hershman, S. Postma, Mr. Ladd. 2ND ROW: J. Coffer, M. Wireman, D. Yankee, A. Alberts, J. Wells. 3RD ROW: S. Post. D. Jarrell, A. Hart, S. McAtee. 4TH ROW: T. Chase, M. Profrock, J. Stepanek. 5TH ROW: J. Steiner, J. Price, B. Sytsma. Mr. Ladd prepares to award outstanding Speech Team members. Jeff Pettet and Scott McAtee discuss their speech- es after a tough competition. Speech Team Media Club President of Media Club. Marshall Shepherd watches over the library. Karen Krupa reminds Kim Nowak of her fine as she checks in her book. j MEDIA CLUB: FRONT ROW: C. Gilbert. M. Cornell, J. B. Spencer, J. DeYoung, M. Nannenga. K. Williams, Evers, S. Hargrove, Mr McAtee. 2ND ROW: K. A Morrison Krupa. S. Pigg, B. Gabrielle, S. Belleville. 3RD ROW: Heid; Ladd Lead Academic Teams To Super Bowl ITAC, Indiana Tournament for Aca- demic Competition was an academic team competing mostly in engineering. There were nine people competing on a team. Seven tests were given in a two and a half hour time period. Each project was a group project in Physics. Biology. Engi- neering Graphics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Math, or English. The ITAC team came in second. For the superbowl team, the competi- tion was tough. Five quizzes were given. The subjects English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Fine Arts were the basis of the quizzes. Then an all around quiz was given. The tests were all multiple choice with 20 seconds for each. Divi- sions of the teams depended on school size. The top six teams from across the state went to state finals. Individual teams went to Interstate Finals against Kentucky. The Superbowl did not qualify for state. The Competitions were rewarding for some. Justin Steiner stated The compe- titions were a go od experience and it was satisfying if you did well.” Julie Tanis chooses which catagory she will use in her competition. Academicians Vie For Area Honors Jets Team: Front Row: M. Shelhart, J. Steiner, D. Cherri Stowers and Chris Allen psych each other up Hoffman, M. Orzech, R. Atkins. Back Row: T. before the Academic Decathalon. Galloway, H. Brockus, J. DeYoung, B. Sytsma. Academic Teams Cherri Stowers, M.K. Wheeler, and Michelle Orzech debate an answer before giving it to the judge at the annual Academic Competition hosted by Wheeler High School. Academic Decathalon: Front Row: H. Brockus, R. Atkins, J. Steiner, J Price. J Bailey. Back Row: Mr Heid C. Stowers. C. Allen, M. Orzech, J. Wells, Mr Ladd. Senior Bill Sytsma tells Paul Kingma how the Jets team did in their competition. Academic Teams r ?£ ' t6e uccutcnUco tAcU count f IMPACT Out on top. Mrs. Masten and 10 third year German students traveled to Germany during Spring Break. Spirit staffers lost their freedom of the press after a long case, Kuhlmeier vs. Hazelwood, which gave prin- cipals the right to censor the student press. Seniors wondered “Do I have to?” when told of the rule requiring World Literature for all seniors. Freshmen and juniors were required to pass the State’s 1-Step Test in order to qualify for graduation. Mark Anthony’s speech was recited by sopho- mores studying Julius Caesar. They also presented a biographical sketch. Anticipating a delicious quick fVan Malia utilizes his first se- bread, Pete Clark places his Foods I mester Government knowledge in re- assignment in the oven. gistering to vote. The Jasper County Clerk ' s Office registered nearly 200 new voters during three lunch periods. When looking for the best photo composition, two heads are better than one. Amy Hart and Lori Fagen considered all possibilities of the Ac- ademic spread. Despite March winds, Angela Evert, Shelly Keck and Val Fase use the sunny day to sketch landscapes in the courtyard for their Art 5 class. Mrs. Price’s “You Were There” program offered humorous moments for history students Bryan Debshaw, Mike Curless and John Price depicted the treasonous acts of Benedict Ar- nold in their Moments in History . Academic Division 67 MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS Tim Vanderhere figures out a story prob- lem on the chalkboard in Algebra. The correct units are very important with story problems. Although you may not know it, you use measurements and units everyday. Whether it be putting gallons of gas in your car or say- ing you are six feet tall, measure- ments and units are a big part of your life. One class where measure- ments play a big part is Foods. In Foods, knowing the difference between a cup and a tablespoon could make the difference be- tween a soft, chewy cookie and one that is like eating a hockey puck. Science classes are also very dependent upon measurements and units. In Physics, labeling an- swers to problems with the cor- rect units could make the differ- ence between a bridge that will withstand the pressures of a hun- Julie Gardiner checks her book before she goes to the chalkboard to work a problem. dred pound weight and one that will splinter at the drop of a pin. Lab reports are an important part of Chemistry classes. In the Chemistry classes, the right measurements of a chemical is essential. It could mean the dif- ference between blowing up the lab and eating taffy. Although there are not many mishaps in math classes mea- surements and units are impor- tant. In Applied Math, Career Math, and Algebra the students learn how to convert the English system to the metric system. At the higher levels the students convert the measurements of an- gles from degree to radian and vice-versa. Lisa Leach stated, “Units are an essential part of working story problems.” Whether you are baking a cake or building a skyscraper, mea- surements and units are impor- tant. Although some people believe that good things come in small pack- ages. it will take a great deal of talking from Brian Lockhart to con- vince Allison Holloway that Mr Ma- ple ' s curly tailed lizard is worth measuring. ► Valerie Koster works diligently on her Al- gebra assignment so that she is free to do what she wants after school. Todd Galloway and Bryan Risner look on as Robb Walstra hopes that his toothpick bridge will withstand the pressure Mr. Heid puts on it. Measurements and Units AROUND THE WORLD Se Habla Espanol, says Chris Shaffer as he speaks to his Span- ish class from the podium. “Around the world in 180 days,” seemed easy as you worked your way through foreign language, history, and geogra- phy. World History was important for people who wanted to travel the world. You have much more of an experience when you visit Stonehenge or the Hanging Gar- dens of Babylon if you knew how and why they were formed. A journey around the world would be easier after a semester of World Geography. If you thought you were going to visit London and Tokyo in the same day, you would have been in trou- ble, because they are on oppo- site sides of the world. When you traveled to exotic places you were bound to run into someone who did not speak Eng- lish. To remedy this problem Spanish and German classes were offered. The first year of both languages the students learned basic grammar rules. In the second and third years, the students concentrated on read- ing and speaking the languages. Ten of the fifteen German III students traveled to Germany over Spring Break. They visited Bavaria, Austria, and Switzerland and saw many of the sights about which they had only read. “Going to Germany was a great exper- ience. I learned things I never could have learned in class,” stated Scott Post. If you had an interest in travel- ing to exotic places then these classes would have been helpful before you said “Bon Voyage.” . Showing that comedy is loved ev- erywhere, Paul Kingma tries to keep spirits high on the German tour. Castles of Germany was the title of the tour the German 3 class took to Germany. This was one of the many castles which they visited. Four Exchange students are attending KV. They were Osvaldo Perez Neto, Bra- zil; Chinami Okada, Japan; Katja Junker, Germany; and Idurre Larreategui, Spain. Lets leave for Mexico today, says Cherie Bozell who gets in the mood for a Mexican Hat Dance with her sombrero and castanets. Dennis Uhrhammer enjoys a snack while riding the tour bus through Germany. Den- nis was one of the two seniors who went to Germany. Around the World KEYS TO PLAY ON ljunia Heath is hard at work calculating the totals on an invoice in Office Procedu- res. Students learn basic office practices in beginning courses. While some people may think of a typewriter or computer when they hear the word keys, most people don’t think of the keys that produce music. Almost every musical instrument in the band has keys of some sort. “Us- ing the correct keys on your in- strument can make the differen- ce between the band’s success and failure, states Denise Scholl. The choir is also depen- dent upon keys. They are usually accompanied by a piano player. Playing the right keys is crucial for the singers. If the wrong notes are played on the piano, then the singers are likely to sing the wrong notes. Notes and keys are tops for journalists who use one to record ideas into readable copy for the public. Through education, the public discovers that keys are a vital tool for transportation as well as a viable means of education. When most people hear the word keys, they think of the keys that rev the 305 engine in a TA or the key that opens their house. Few think of the educational quality that keys provide. Typing and computer classes are very important to students throughout their high school ca- reer. When you’re a freshman you never realize that the “stuff’ Mr. Ladd and Mrs. Ginzer are teaching is important until you hit Academic English, IOL, Typing II, Advanced Composition or Jour- nalism where a knowledge of keyboarding i s essential to sur- vival. Knowing about a computer can also help when writing a re- search paper on a word proces- sor makes the job of fixing mis- takes a lot easier. “Typing and computers are really crucial to newspaper,” stated Traci Shep- herd whose typing skills have re- ally improved in her three years of journalism. Buddy Collins adjusts the printer on the computer in the Journalism room. His general computer knowledge was helpful in completing his journalism project. Typing is an essential part of office and school tasks. Teresa Baxter practices her typing in class. Denise Scholl loosens up the keys on her saxophone while warming up tor band class. Susan Smith adjusts the darkness of her computer screen so that she can type her article for the newspaper. Roseann Malocha concentrates on her music so that every note will be correct. FUTURE LIFE After graduation the one thing every high school student tried to put off was his future! In an age where computers run not only the household budget, but the car as well. Computers was an essential class in the curriculum. In order to accommodate the household budget, Mr. Ladd and Mrs. Rob- erts taught students to formulate a spreadsheet which simplified the process. When the going gets tough the humans get going. Letter writing, check writing, typing, and short- hand were just a few of the pro- cesses Mrs. Fritch taught her students. “I tried to teach my stu- dents what they need to know such as human relations, dicta- tion, filing, and mailing.” stated Fritch. Service was a second element that computers could not handle. How to change the oil or check the carburetor were only two of the things Mr. Jenkins taught his students in Auto Shop. Humanity was number three as egg children created an atmo- sphere of total reliance on the members of the child develop- ment class. Cooking, sewing, and relationships were essential ele- ments of life. Teens learned that “a parental love can never be re- placed.” Computers ' final drawback was Romance. The beauty of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Ju- liet, the fear of Dante’s Inferno, and the chill of Edgar Allen Poe could only be felt in reality. No computer could replace the aura of discovery and gratification. In Drafting one must study the principles before the application. Daryl Knip re- thinks the dimensions of his dream house assignment. Paula Falbo demonstrates the proce- dures of CPR on Marv Toppen in Speech class. Demonstrative speeches were a vital part of Mrs. Krejsa ' s class. Proving that three heads are better than one, Chemistry students Angel Holloway, Jody Hunt, and Deneen Rossa put their heads together to write a lab report. Debate is sometimes a big part of the Business World. Kelly Walleske dem- onstrated her ability to debate effec- tively in Speech class. DO OR DIE Graduation, that glorious day! For 12 years that’s all you thought about. As you entered your freshman year the guidance office hit you with all the classes that you had to take in order to reach your ulti- mate goal in high school: gradu- ation. Classes such as Biology, English, and Algebra started out the list of those Do or Die classes. Those were the ones that you had to pass in order to advance. You know, the hard ones. Reading and writing were tops on the list with a four year requirement. Even the seniors lost an elective as World Litera- ture entered the required curricu- lum. English Department offered many challenges such as fresh- man plays and the Gifted English Program. Book reports and speeches also increased the load for students. Science Department offered a bundle of fun as students learned about the anatomy of fetal pigs and the workings of Chemistry, by making candy as one of the required labs. Two plus two is always four un- less you’re in Geometry where an exponent of 2 makes it 8 or in Trigonometry where the base can change and cause it to be 20. If that’s confusing, you should have tried Pythagorean theorem at 8 a.m. Kevin Misch works diligently on his com- puter graphics project. In ord er to com- plete the class, each student had to com- plete a graphics project. All students are required to take a math class. Amy Nagel chose to take the more challenging route of Math by enrolling in Trigonometry. Brian Davis listens intently to the teacher instructing for final preparation. Finals comprised 20% of every class grade. With fists clenching her note cards Angie Peters attempts to give a speech in Eng- lish class. Speeches were a required part of every English class. Outlining the Chapter in History is a good tool to help in passing a test John Boissy utilized his class time to gain knowledge of World War II. Requirements for graduation include two years of Science. In their sec- ond year of Biology Brenda Myers and Melissa Brown dissect a fetal pig. HANDS ON Any student who has ever slid into a back row seat on the first day of school would agree with the saying, All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” or at least made for a boring class. The classes in this section went beyond just taking notes and completing written assignments, one got to play.” Many Science Department classes required “play.” In fact, one of Mr. Heid’s favorite sayings was We’re go- ing to play today!” Some of this play included working in the lab in Chemistry, dissecting in Biology and riding in the school elevator to find the coefficient of friction and acceleration of it in Physics. One also played” in Home Ec., Art and Industrial Arts classes. This “play,” however; required creativity and safety. Creativity was an essential part of Agriculture and Horticulture classes. Horticulture was fun and a good learning exper- ience,” stated Mary Jo Lowry. “Horticulture class will help me to become a floral designer.” Safety is job 1 . Industrial Arts students must concentrate any time they get behind a saw, a press, a blow torch or any other piece of machinery. Machinery was also essential to business classes where prac- tice was the basis of perfection. After five hours of reading, writing and arithmetic, a play” hour added an important break in the mental fatigue of the high school day. Making facts into re- ality eased the learning process. Duties of IOL students range from very complicated jobs to easy things such as running the copy machine. Tracy Gilders- leeve performed this needed task. A bunsen burner, beaker and some old fashioned teamwork helps John Price and Dan Helton complete a Stoichiometry lab in Chemistry. If the brain could sweat, Tim Bales would need a sweatband in Calculus. Students enrolled In IOL change duties every three weeks. Angie Brown diligently figured the FFA fruit sales when she worked for the Agriculture Department. Michelle Hittle and Tammy Shown learn the meaning of the saying, Computers are the wave of the future, in Computer Literacy by doing a start-up program. A socket wrench and a little “elbow grease” is all it takes for Nick Cochran and Ed Jefferson to complete their small engine project in Advanced Auto Mechan- ics. STRUTTIN’ OUR STUFF Studying art appreciation is just one of the many things done in art class. Todd Tilev, Tracey Hunter, Marv Toppen and Cami Wiers discuss Rembrandt ' s impact on the world of art. Only you and your teachers know if you can diagram a sen- tence or solve an equation. How- ever, there are some classes where you really strut your stuff. ‘ ‘ Strutt i n ’ your Stuff” was something you were to do in choir classes where the students were graded on participation, effort, written work, and singing. Singing all styles of music for concerts was the Treble and Concert Choirs while the Swing Choir sang mainly pop music. Using the new baby grand piano and new choral director, Mr. Darnell, the Swing Choir received a first place at District Choir contest in March. Three people selected to All-State Choir were Don Jarrell, Jenny Lou Coffer, and Lisa Trin- oskey. Another class for “Struttin’ your Stuff” was band. Whether it was Marching Band braving the cold weather of football games; Pep Band exciting people at home basketball games; or Jazz or Symphonic Band performing at concerts, there was a sound for everyone. Some new additions to the band program included a new Casio keyboard, xylophone, and a new director, Ms. McCoy. She stated, “The band does quite well for its size, although quantity and quality need to continue to improve.” Special honors for band members included Kristen Holmes being named to the first chair at All-State Band, and Kris- ten Holmes, Jennie Daugherty, Tracy Brady and Roseann Malo- cha advancing to State Solo and Ensemble contest. A graphic and sound computer and a new ceramic kiln helped the Art Department to grow. In Art Classes, you could strut your stuff by drawing, painting and making pottery. Whatever your special talents, you could have strutted your stuff in and out of class. In final preparation for the spring concert, Mr. Darnell has the Concert Choir get the feel of performing on stage. Putting in hours after school to perfect their music are Kristen Holmes. Don Jar- rell and Abe Kritz. After school practices were a part of every band members life Struttin ' Our Stuff Chinami Okada, a Japanes exchange stu- dent, is an excellent artist. Chinami got to strut her stuff on a bulletin boad in Mr. Oliver ' s room. Mr. Darnell calls for an EeEeEe while warming up the Concert Choir. Kougarettes are a vital part of the Pep and Marching Bands. Members include Dawn Jones, Laurie Odle, B.J. Brockus, Cindy Goth, Karen Krupa, Leslie Street, Cathy Johnston and Jenny Malinoff. Struttin’ Our Stuff SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST Since the day you began school you have had the “extra classes” that always made school just a little more exciting. When you started school they were chosen for you. The basics were Art, Music, and everyone’s favorite, Gym. As you got older and more ma- ture, you were allowed to start choosing your own ‘‘extra classes.” As you entered high school, your schedule was basi- cally up to you, except for those required classes and that one “extra class” that everyone ap- preciated, Physical Education. Now you must take it everyday. Day in, day out, the smell of dirty gym clothes haunts you. Girls worry about their hair and boys were scared that the girls could do more push-ups than they could. The never ending dilemma of not getting picked for the team that your favorite guy girl was on when playing volleyball, basket- ball, field hockey, or dodgeball was gone as insturctors chose the teams. Survival was the key word in Study Hall. Although the no talk- ing rule had been enforced, there were still too many people in one room for Study Hall aides Mrs. Hoffman and Ms. McLemore to control. There were always the few paper wads flying through the air of the student two tables down who always had something to say. Study Hall was always an experience. Study Hall Is never boring (or April Albert whose job in guidance gives her quick access to college catalogues. Survival ot the Fittest Having a spotter in gymnastics is the dif- ference between a successful stunt and injuries Valerie Koster supported Cathy Johnston during her backbend. ' ‘Gotchal yells Brad Cox during one of the exciting dodge ball games that take place in P.E. and weight training classes. Mr. Ladd ' s computer assistant Kristi Meyers punches in the computer codes to set up a class program IMAGINATION Imagination is your creative spark, that is said to make every- thing click. In some classes much of an imagination is not required, but there are those classes that make you use your imagination to get your grade. One of the most common classes where your imagination is a big factor is Art. It takes a lot of imagination to make your own original pottery or drawing. Those students who have a good creative imagination usually have an easier time with Art class be- cause they are able to think of an idea without much difficulty for their work. A person must also have a good imagination to write good papers in English class. No mat- ter what level of English someone takes he must always write pa- pers and speeches. Another class where a lot of creative imagination must be used is Mass Media or Yearbook as it is more commonly called. Yearbook students must use their imagination to write copy and to design the yearbook itself. Journalism is just another class on the list of classes that draws on a students imaginative ability. They must write at least 36 stories all year. That is two stories per issue of the Spirit. Although many other classes in high school require some imagination, these are some of the ones that require the most. Lori Fagen puts the finishing touch to her opening section of the yearbook with the help of George Kingsley, a Herff Jones Representative. Peggy Kearney laughs at an amusing thought she has for her creative writing in English. What would it be like to . . . ?” thinks Joanne Chase in her World History class. Phil Dowell improves his Cognitive Read- ing Ability by answering story questions in the Developmental Reading class Tom Rossmanith uses his imagination and a newspaper to help him write a story for The Spirit”. Brooke Hamstra ponders over the maga- zine article she just read for her research paper. Imagination TESTING 1,2,3 Marla Terborg grades Scan-Tron tests with the help of the Scan-Tron machine. Tests, they usually fall on the day after the big game, orthe day following the Cosby Show when you just couldn’t turn off the tube and study your notes. You knew you should have studied, but you just couldn’t bring yourself to do it. So you just hoped for a Scan Tron so you could guess. Unless of course it was chemistry or trigonometry, then you started worrying. Tests were given in many forms. Everyones least favorite was the ever famous essay test that took your literature teacher a week to compose and he now expected you to complete it in less than an hour. Another favor- ite was the true false, pop quiz. You had at least a 50 50 chance on those (Even if you didn’t read the story assigned the day be- fore!) Another way to test was by completing an assigned project and showing how it actually worked. A good example of this was the mouse trap cars. Stu- dents used actual mouse traps to power the cars. Freshmen were tested on their speed, agility, and over-all athle- tic ability in their required gym class. They were taught the ba- sic rules and principles of such sports as basketball, volleyball, swimming, dodgeball, and tum- bling. No matter whether the test was physical, mental, or strate- gic, each student was put to the task of evaluating his ability to achieve. Testing will always be a way of life. Do you really want to see how this thing works? chuckles Jeff DeYoung as he tests his mouse trap car. Jeff ' s car was the winner and record breaker at 333 ft. Hope Saulsgiver studies hard for her World History test. Deiter Markland turns to a reliable source for help on his chemistry test. Barb Nannenga works diligently on her Trigonometry test. Calculators are a must for Kristi Walstra when taking a chemistry test in Mr. Heid ' s class. Album Division Tweedle-Dee (Mr. McAtee) and Tweedle-Dum (Mr. Ladd) visit the library. They don two of the many costumes worn for the Interact Hal- loween contest. Lana Schoonveld proves that one is never fully dressed with- out a smile. ‘ltd tAe freafde (AcU coxuttf GOTCHA! Faces went places. The fall of ’87 showed us the faces of fourteen new teachers. The state granted the class of ’88 a special exemption from making up snow days. Graduation was on May 22. The junior class sold magazine subscriptions and jewelry to raise $4000 for the Prom. Varsity Club played a basketball game against the teachers. The teachers won. The score was 108 to 54. February’s flu and cold epidemics caused the absence of almost 150 students for 3 consecutive days. Bill Sytsma earned three 1st places at Regional OEA competition on February 6. Bill, along with 16 other mem- bers, went to Indianapolis for State competition. The Hugh O’Brien recipient was Kevin Pettet. Time with friends is never wast- ed. The five minutes between classes passed quickly for Aimee Beck and Lisa Gaillard who found lit- tle things” to laugh about. Eddie Truman stretches out in the library with his favorite mag- azine. Library provided a quiet envi- ronment for studying and lunchtime chess tournaments. Joy Stepanek takes control of the stage with her monologue in FAME. Underclassmen Accept Honors On May 26 INDIAN TEEN INSITUTE John Price, Craig Nagdeman. U S. HISTORY AWARDS Larry Duranleau, John Price, Craig Nagdeman, Johnny Mathis, Kim Gudorf, Paula Hershman, Gary Vankley, Scott Post, Justin Steiner, Craig Robinson, Sean McAtee. WORLD HISTORY Lori Hershman, Stephanie Collins, Gretchen Daugh- erty, Heather Belstra, Lisa Wisz. FRESHMAN ACADEMIC ENGLISH Mark Cassello FHA AWARD Kim Nowak ENGLISH ALL A’S Sophomores-Melissa Brumley and Kevin Pettet. Freshmen-Stephany Howard and Amy Davis. FRESHMEN ENLGISH AWARDS Gretchen Daugherty, Stephanie Collins, Roseann Malocha, Kristin Zylstra. HEALTH AWARDS Becky Beal, Brian Davis, Tracy Davis, Chantel Hen- drix, Deb Hoffman, Stacy Kaper, Jeff Mclntire, Kevin Pettet, Laura Ryska, Lana Schoonveld, Justin Steiner, Ann Marie Uran, Gina Walther, Dawn Yan- key. PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARDS Jeff Andree, Shawn Grevenstuk, Joyce Hawkins, Lori Hershman, Stephanie Howard, Wendy Jackson, Curt Martin, Kim Moolenaar, Jenny Peterson, Cubby Rose, Vanessa Simmons, Darin Stalbaum, Lisa Wisz, Kristin Zylstra. SOPHOMORE ACADEMIC ENGLISH ALL A’S Deb Hoffman, Dawn Yankey, Cheryl Heironimus, Stacy Kaper, Tricia Wiers, Peggy Kearney, Diane Terborg, Jenny Lou Coffer. HUGH O ' BRIEN AWARD Kevin Pettet PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS Freshmen-Barbara Boring, Mark Cassello, Julie Curless, Robert Curr, Chrislaine Cristy, Denny Mes- man, Steven Olson, Denise Scholl, Darin Stalbaum, Jeff Stowers, Debbie VanVuren, Pamela Zandstra. Sophomores-Donna Evers, Audrey Franks, Sandy Galanis, Chad Jeffries, Peggy Kearney, Lana Schoonveld, Mike Stowers, Bryan Whitmore. Ju- niors-Tammy Bodamer, Cherie Bozell, Tracie Cambe, Scott McDowell. David Phillips, Diana Pi- larski, Andrea Snihurowycz, Shannon Swanson. BAND AWARD Roseann Molocha, Carl Scholl, Mark Shelhart, Kori Kros. SPELL BOWL Justin Steiner, Paula Hershman, Guy Sutton, Andrea Snihurowycz, Atlanta Sutton. ACADEMIC DECATHLON Justin Steiner, Jenny Wells, John Price. JETS Mark Shelhart, Justin Steiner. DRAMA CLUB AWARDS Jenny Lou Coffer, Scott Post, Tyrone Shepherd, Joann Chase, Donna Gluth, John Price, Scott McDowell, Jeni Wall. SPEECH TEAM Sean McAtee, Paula Hershman, Justin Steiner, Sue Postma, Jenny Lou Coffer, Jenny Wells, John Price ALGEBRA lll-IV AWARDS Jennifer Daugherty, Deiter Markland, Amiee Beck, Justin Steiner, Brad Kingma, Wendy Hamstra, John Mathis, Bob Stanton, Kim Gudorf, Diane Sampson, Jennifer Wiggs, Paula Hershman, Scott Post, Sean McAtee. Messmaker, Hope Martin, Kristin Zylstra, Bryan Matthews, Rhonda Haluska, Riley Stone, Ryan Mor- eland. PRE ALGEBRA Ryan Pettet APPLIED MATHEMATICS Sarah Klein PEER FACILITATION Jenny Wells, Tina Herubin, Craig Nagdeman, John Price. SADD Jenny Wells, Dena Clark, Shawn Wachs, Dorothy Obara, Tyrone Shepherd, Sean McAtee, Julie Va- lade, Allison Toddy, Tammy Bodamer, John Price, Julie Colbert, Craig Nagdeman, Wynnita Garloch, Alan Snow, Tina Herubin, Nellie Clark, Shannon James, Glenn McSparin, Chris Darnell. INTERACT AWARDS John Price, Beth Byrom, Monica Edwards, Kori Kros, Justin Steiner, Jenny Daugherty, Kim Gudorf, Craig Nagdeman, Joy Stepanek, John Mathis, Gina Walther, Peggy Kearney, Deb Hoffman, Kevin Pet- tet, Cheryl Heironimus, Jenny Lou Coffer, Steph Col- lins, Roseann Molocha, Denise Scholl, Lisa Wisz, Heather Belstra, Dave Ber. GEOMETRY AWARDS Stephanie Collins, Valerie Fase, Jennifer Hancock, Cheryl Heironimus, David Krapf, Chris Schultz, Bob Sytsma, Peggy Kearney, Bryan Whitmore, Diane Terborg. ALGEBRA Ml AWARDS Amy Davis, Roseann Molocha, Adam Cochran, Kristi NHS AWARDS Jenny Lou Coffer, Val Fase, Cheryl Heironimus, Deb Hoffman, Peggy Kearney, Kori Kros, Kevin Pettet, Andrea Snihurowycz, Gina Walther, Dawn Yankey. OEA AWARDS Andrea Snihurowycz, Traci Cambe, Jennifer Kocur, Teresa Baxter, Doris Greathouse, Shannon Swan- Underclass Honors son, Jodi Crane, Shelly Crim, Allison Hale, Stacie Jordan. KEYBOARDING AWARDS Kim Martin, Vanessa Simmons, Marla Patton, Galyn Smith, Stacy Kaper, Shelly Keck, Jeanette Walsh, Peggy Kearney, Jennifer Hancock, Michelle Brown, Traci Cambe, Wendy Hamstra. Doris Greathouse, Shannon Swanson, Jodi Crane, Jenny McComb. ENGLISH AWARDS Freshman-Mark Ratliff, Brendell Beck, Chris Cristy, Jeff Hayes. Connie Ester, Patty McCallister, Amy Fase, Riley Stone, Joyce Hawkins, Amy Davis, Sta- cie Howard, Mark Cassello, Gretchen Daugherty, Roseann Molocha, Steph Collins, Kristen Zylstra. Sophomores-Melissa Brumley, Deb Hoffman, Jenny Lou Coffer, Diane Terborg, Peggy Kearney, Tricia Wiers, Stacy Kaper, Cheryl Heironimus, Dawn Yan- key. Juniors-Colleen Donnelly, Michelle German, Paula Hershman, Cindy Jefferson, Kori Kros, John Mathis, Diane Sampson, Amy Beck, M.K. Wheeler, Stacie Jo jfen, Shannon Swanson, Jenny Daugh- erty, Kim Gudorf, Wendy Hamstra, Rhonda Mabie, Deiter Markland, Sean McAtee, Craig Nagdeman, John Price, Craig Robinson, Andrea Snihurowycz, Justin Steiner, Joy Stepanek, Jennifer Wiggs. NEWSPAPER AWARDS Julie Sawyer, Gretchen Daugherty. Jeremy Woolever GERMAN AWARDS Meredith Wireman, Cheryl Heironimus. Heather Bel- stra, Colleen Donnelly, Kim Gudorf, Craig Nagde- man, Craig Robinson, Justin Steiner. SPANISH AWARDS Mark Cassello, Marla Patton, Brad Kingma, Amy Da- vis, Peggy Kearney, John Mathis, Roseann Molo- cha, Kori Kros, Paula Hershman, Jenny Daugherty. FINE ARTS AWARDS Val Fase, Kim Lothian, Connie Ester, Chad Fagen- baum, Scott Molden, Diana Pilarski, Rob Curr, Mark Cassello, Brenda Recker, Dawn Gilham, Lori Hersh- man, Mike Lynch, Meredith Wireman, Tara Seaton, Alicia Altman, Amy Beck, Cheryl Heironimus, Paula Hershman, Tina Herubin, Kerry Greer. INDUSTRIAL ARTS AWARDS Eric Meyers, Kevin Purdy. Wendy Hamstra enjoys a roll and milk for breakfast at the Student Leader ' s Breakfast. YEARBOOK AWARD Far Left-Scott McDowell takes the spotlight as he sings to the viewing audience on opening night. Scott Post slowly walks across the stage while re- citing his lines during ' ' FAME.’ ' Justin Steiner attempts to correctly measure the amount of water used in an experiment. Underclass Honors 91 Wiggs; Dobson Share Limelight With Classmates SUPER SENIORS Harry Brockus, Lori Fagen, Amy Hart, Jeff Martin, Bill Sytsma, Roby Atkins, Cherri Stowers, Doug Myers, Carla H ittle, Angie Brown, Julie Tanis, Paul Kingma, Troy Pendergrass, Todd Galloway, Mi- chelle Orzech, Amy Nagel, Linda Stumpe, Michelle Profrock PERFECT ATTENDANCE Bruce Clark, Jeff DeYoung, Jim Johnson, Eric Ma- bie, Tom Rossmanith, John Staulbaum, Leslie Street, Barb Nannenga OUTSTANDING IOL STUDENT Melissa Batey TOP STENOGRAPHIC STUDENT Melissa Batey FINE ARTS AWARDS T rina Parker, T racy Ailes, Lisa Davis, T racey Hunter, Mike Maxey, Lenny Winstead PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS Jeff Martin, Carol Neely, Ross Heironimous, Julie Tanis, Dave Hachlica, Scott McAtee, Linda Stumpe, Marcia Kozuch, Shaun Fitzpatrick, Katja Junker, Marv Toppen OUTSTANDING ARTIST Tracey Hunter SEMPER FIDELIS BAND AWARD Kristen Holmes LANGUAGE ARTS AWARDS Rich Caldanaro, Rob Atkins, Julie Tanis, Val Hoff- man, Bill Sytsma, John Wiggs, Sherri Kaluf, Don Jar- rell, Michelle Orzech, Scott McAtee, Sheila Dobson OUTSTANDING JOURNALIST Traci Shepherd JOURNALISM AWARDS Kelly Kennedy, Lori Fagen, Traci Shepherd, Rhonda Hart, Mary Jo Lowry, Kim Kerkes, Susan Smith MOST VALUABLE STAFFER Lori Fagen COMPUTER SCIENCE AWARD Rob Atkins SPEECH TEAM AWARDS Scot McAtee, Michelle Orzech, Cherri Stowers, Amy Hart MATH AWARDS John Wiggs, Sheila Dobson, Rob Atkins, Val Hoff- man, Bill Sytsma, Rich Caldanaro. ICTM AWARD Rob Atkins, John Wiggs FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP Julie Tanis GERMAN AWARD Julie Tanis GOVERNMENT AWARDS Sheila Dobson, John Wiggs, Harry Brockus, Rob Atkins CHEMISTRY AWARD Bill Sytsma PHYSICS AWARD Roby Atkins ADVANCED DRAFTING AWARDS Dave Hanford, Mark Craig OUTSTANDING FHA MEMBER Kristie Meyer MEDIA CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Michelle Orzech ACADEMIC COMPETITION AWARDS Chris Allen, Rob Atkins, Paula Falbo, Tammy Chase, Jim Bailey, Cherri Stowers. Michelle Orzech, Harry Brockus, Jeff DeYoung, Todd Galloway, Bill Sytsma DEMOTTE STATE BANK SCHOLARSHIP Michelle Orzech KVTA SCHOLARSHIP Rhonda Hart KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Sheila Dobson PEER FACILITATION AWARD Amy Hart, Lori Fagen, Angie Brown, Sherri Kaluf, Paul Kingma, Cherri Stowers, Bill Sytsma, Traci Shepherd, Carla Hittle, Joy Byrom INTERACT AWARDS Carla Hittle, Angie Brown, Lori Fagen, Mike Rhoades, Harry Brockus, Marv Toppen, Joy Byrom, Jeff Pettet, Traci Shepherd, BJ Brockus, Jeff Martin, Amy Hart, Sherri Kaluf, Dale Eenigenburg 40 8 NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Julie Moolenaar, Amber Hazlett, Kristi Walstra SUNSHINE SCHOLARSHIP Kristi Walstra, Julie Moolenaar SADD AWARDS Angie Brown, Lori Fagen, Cherri Stowers, Amy Hart, Carla Hittle, BJ Brockus AIR FORCE ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP Rob Atkins SADD SCHOLARSHIP Amy Hart MARIAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Tim Bales HOOSIER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Sheila Dobson, John Wiggs DAR AWARD Bill Sytsma HEALTH CLUB AWARDS Sheila Dobson, John Wiggs, Rob Atkins, Bill Sytsma, Paul Kingma, Sherri Kaluf PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC FITNESS AWARDS Sheila Dobson, Rob Atkins, Paul Kingma, Val Hoff- man, Rich Caldanaro, John Wiggs, Bill Sytsma, Sherri Kaluf, Harry Brockus, Kristi Walstra, Tim Bales. Michelle Orzech, Dennis Uhrhammer, Troy Pendergrass, Julie Moolenaar, Amy Hart, Chris Al- len, Lisa Webster, Amy Nagel, Julie Tanis, Michelle Profrock, Lori Fagen, Don Jarrell, Ron Oresik PURDUE UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Rich Caldanaro, Sheila Dobson, Lori Fagen, Amy Hart PURDUE UNIVERSITY DEAN ' S FRESH- MAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Sheila Dobson UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AWARD Dennis Uhrhammer ACADEMIC HONORS RECIPIENTS Roby Atkins, Val Hoffman, Sherri Kaluf, Amy Nagel, Michelle Orzech, Julie Tanis, Chris Allen Ron Ore- sik, Scot McAtee, Jackie Abbring ST. JOSEPH ' S TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP Cindy Goth, Amy Nagel, Harry Brockus INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC SCHOLARHIP Kristie Meyer TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FACULTY HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Barb Nannenga, Kristi Walstra CALVIN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Paul Kingma, Bill Sytsma, Marla Terborg DEPAUW UNIVERSITY UNIVERSAL SCHOLARHIP AND LILLY ENDOWMENT Sherri Kaluf LEWIS UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP Troy Pendergrass ST. FRANCIS BASEBALL AND BASKET- BALL SCHOLARSHIP Todd Galloway NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Rob Atkins, Val Hoffman SENIOR HONOR CHORDS Sheila Dobson, John Wiggs, Roby Atkins, Bill Sytsma, Paul Kingma, Sherri Kaluf, Val Hoffman, Amy Nagel, Rich Caldanaro, Julie Tanis VALEDICTORIAN Sheila Renee Dobson SALUTATORIAN John C. Wiggs DRAMA CLUB AWARDS Rob Atkins, Jim Bailey, Tammy Chase, Paula Falbo, Amy Hart, Angel Holloway, Kristen Holmes, Don Jar- rell, Dawn Jones. Kelly Kennedy, Laurie Odle. Mi- chelle Orzech, Michelle Profrock Future Nurses Kristi Walstra, Julie Moolenaar, and Amber Hazlett accept 40 8 Nursing Scholarships with a smile. Academic Scholar Cherri Stowers receives honors for hard work and dedication on the Speech and Academic teams. PURDUE CALUMET BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP Dan Zylstra Yearbook Editor-In-Chief Lori Fagen is presented as the Most Valuable Staffer by Mrs. McKinney from The Post Tribune. Senior Honors May 22 Marks Commencement; New Beginning for Graduates Tests were taken, finals finished and lockers abandoned. It was 2 p.m., May 22 and time for the long walk from student to KV graduate. As the band under the direction of Miss McCoy played the traditional Pomp and Circumstance, the red and black clad class of 224 advanced to their respective rows. Reverand James D. Clark led the invo- cation. His message included the news of four South Newton Honors students whose dreams had been shattered in a one car accident. His message “Cherish Each Moment” was well received by the audience. Salutatorian John Wiggs and Valedic- torian Sheila Dobson gave optimistic speeches of the future. Students were brought to reality as Sheila Dobson said “ ... the most important thing, The Future.” Senior Choristers joined the choir for Another Bridge to Cross.” As the thermometer topped 90°, Mr. McEwan read names in rapid succession as Board President Gary Green and Su- perintendent Leroy Webdell presented di- plomas. When the clock hit 2:50, hats were tossed and shouts eminated from the graduates as approximately 1,000 peo- ple applauded their success. Hugs, tears and laughter preceded the final march when the class of 1988 en- tered the world under Robert Frost’s motto, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” Not only is graduation special for the graduate but also for the family and friends as well. Terri Postma looked at her sister, Tammy’s diploma. Amidst the crowd of graduates and proud parents, Michelle Profrock finds comfort in the arms of a close friend. School Board President, Mr. Green, gives Rodney Hayes his diploma and a congratulatory handshake. Realizing that all the hard work paid off, Marla Wil- liams admires her diploma. To the beat of Pomp and Circumstance”. Salutatorian John C. Wiggs and Valedictorian Sheila Renee Dobson lead the Senior band and choir members have their final performance during com- mencement. Chris Allen played her last musical piece. Edifice ' , along with the four other senior band mem- bers. Watch, I’ll probably trip and fall flat procession of the graduating class of 1988. on my face! jokes Jeff Anderson to classmate Kelli Andree prior to re- ceiving his diploma. Graduation _ SENIOR SUPERIORITY “If it is to be, it’s up to me.’’ All Super Seniors were asked to an- swer one of the following five questions. Answers will correspond to the number. 1 . Who has been your biggest influence in academics, in athletics, or in any other activity? 2. What do you feel your future holds in education, careers, and in family life? 3. What advice would you give to under- classmen in working towards their goals? 4. What is your favorite memory of KV? 5. Is there anything you didn ' t do in high school that you wish you would have done or something you would have done differently? 3. My advice to underclassmen is to set your goals now, while you ' re able to fulfill them. You must work hard, but make sure you keep your life balanced. -Harry Brockus 3. To remain optimistic at all times and to do the best that they can do. They should not compare themselves to everyone else because they are unique and have strengths that others may not have. Don ' t give up! -Lori Fagen 1 . My dad has had the biggest influence on my entire high school career. He ' s always been a guide, but he never pushed me to do or be anything. -Roby Atkins 5. NO-if you spend your time looking back, you’ll never go forward. -Bill Sytsma 2. I plan to attend Purdue University. I am unsure of what I want to major in. I know I want to be a success in whatever career I choose. -Amy Hart 3. Do everything as if you ' ll never be able to do it again. -Paul Kingma 3. Study, study and study some morel” Don ' t make stupid mistakes. Think before you do. Try to have fun anyway. -Cherri Stowers 2. I’m not sure what the future holds for me, but I know that with the continued love of my family and support from my friends it will be full of many new and wonderful experiences. -Michelle Orzech 1. My own self-discipline has helped me keep trying even when things were going badly. -Julie Tanis 3. Never give up no matter how bad it looks. Always pick yourself up and say I can do it. -Jeff Martin 1. My parents, they have taught me to take things seriously and do my best but to have fun while I ' m doing them. -Doug Myers 3. Don’t put things off until the last minute. If things don’t look so good at the moment, don’t give up on your goals, keep trying and things will eventually go your way, -Troy Pendergrass 5. No, I feel I have had a fun and rewarding four years at KV and have accomplished most everything I ' d set out to do. -Amy Nagel 4. Homecoming my Senior year was the greatest. I realized that my class was behind me. It was defina- tely my proudest memory at KV. -Carla Hittle 1. My biggest influence has been my parents. They have always been supportive and helped me through some tough times. -Todd Galloway 4. My favorite memory is my Senior year. It has been great! Not just because of seniority, but all of the things we do as a class-pulling for each other. -Angie Brown 3. First of all set goals that are easy to reach and try your hardest. Remember, you can always change your goals. -Linda Stumpe 4. My favorite memories have to be the musicals. I have had so much fun and made so many friends. -Michelle Profrock SUPER SENIORS: Amy Nagel, Michelle Orzech, Linda Stumpe, Carla Hittle, Lori Fagen, Michelle Profrock, Row 2 Amy Hart, Harry Brockus, Jeff Martin, Doug Myers, Bill Sytsma, Angie Brown, Row 3: Troy Pender- grass, Paul Kingma, and Todd Galloway. Super Seniors Upper center: Class keys add note ot authenticity to senior year for Kim Diehl, Amber Hazlett, and Stephanie Strain. Left: Intensive Office Lab requires professional attire and atti- tude. Receptionist Dawn Schultz was responsible for daily office management. Freshman group leaders offer a positive approach to teen problems. At the end of the first semester they were credited by Mr. Metzger for lowering the failure rate in freshman grades. Victory fills the field as seniors outscore juniors in Homecom- ing Powderpuff competition. Mr. Heid ' s Physics class challenges the mind and teaches group problem solving techniques. R 10 5enjors If It’s Too Loud, You ' re Too Old.” While being a teenager, there were only a few things that mattered most: Friends, the weekends, and Rock ’N’ Roll. Whether getting ready for school, studying for tomorrow’s test, or even sleeping-radios kept the best com- pany. Listening to music was escape from the minor problems like hearing mom gripe about the piled dishes and how the garbage cans still hadn’t found the end of the driveway.” On Friday and Saturday nights, “cruising” with the radio meant dream- ing about Tiffany or John Cougar Mel- lancamp as their melodies sprang across the radio waves. Ultimate ste- reos included Pioneer, JVC, and Ken- wood, whose base prices ranged from $200.00 to $450.00. To the radio ham” the AM FM Cassette stereo was not enough. Graphic equalizers, Kickers (High Performance speaker systems), and amps were installed for a clearer, more definite sound. Northern Indiana Hoosiers sent Z95, B96, and 99.9FM sky rocketing into ra- dio fame. Teens tuned to hear REO Speedwagon, Aerosmith, The Doors, and Pink Floyd on 105.9-WCKG. Z- Rock, 106.7, played all the head- banging music 24 hours a day. If small talk and advertising were disruptive, Hysteria” by Def Leppard, the self-titled album Whitesnake” and the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack” blasted from cassettes. Back In Black” by AC DC topped the classic tape chart. (Who wasn’t shook all night long?) Though a cassette stereo hit it big in cars, compact disc players were the new sound wave for a home stereo. Shiny, metallic objects the size of chi- na saucers, could be found every- where. With the average price about $14.99, a compact disc contained an entire tape or album’s worth of music on only one side of the disc. Music was picked up by laser, giving the listener the opportunity to hear all the instru- ments clearly. “You could hear every- thing going on.” stated CD Player own- er, Allison Hale. From tapes to discs Seniors rocked to their favorite tunes. Holding on to the memories, a student considers concert memorabilia, tapes, albums, ticket stubs, glasses and T-shirts make t! — — -• � high school days. JACQUELLYN ABBRING: CHRIS ALLEN: Band 1,2,3, Swim Team 1, Simulations 2, Spanish Club 2,3,4, Pit Band (Carnival) 2, (The Wiz) 3, Interact 3.4, Science 3,4, SADD 3,4, Pathfinders 3,4, Academic De- cathlon 3, Academic Superbowl 3, ISU Summer Honors 3 JEFFREY LEE ANDERSON: KELLI ANDREE: Volleyball 1,2, 3, 4, Basketball 1,2, 3,4, Track 1,2, Sunshine 1, Homecoming Court 2,4, Varsity 2,3,4, Pathfinders 3, Prom Queen ROBY ATKINS: Football 1,2, 3, 4, Math Club 1, Simulations 1 , Boy Scouts 1 ,2,3,4, Swing Choir 1 ,2,3,4, Order of the Arrow 1.2. 3. 4, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Spanish Club 2,3, Spell Bowl 3,4, Academic Decathlon 3,4, JETS Team 3,4, Academic Superbowl 3,4, SADD 4 MICHELLE BACHMAN: Interact 1,3,4, Sunshine 2,3,4, German Club 2,3,4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, OEA 3,4, SADD 3,4 JAMES A BAILEY: Stage Manager (Grease) 1, (Carnival) 2, (The Wiz) 3, German Club 1 ,2,3, Concert Choir 1 ,2,3, Drama Club 2,3,4, Swing Choir 4, The Spirit 3,4; Quill and Scroll 4 RUSSELL BAILEY: Boy Scouts 1,2, 3,4, German Club 3,4, Pathfinders 4 TIM BALES: German Club 1, Simulations 1, Football 2,3, SADD 4 SHERRY BANKS: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 2,3, SADD 3,4, Pathfinders 3,4, Interact 3,4, Science Club 3,4 SUZZETTE BARNETT: Basketball 1,2,3, Track 2, SADD 3, Spanish Club 2,3 MELISSA BATEY: Sunshine 1, Band 1, OEA 3,4, Pathfind- ers 3,4, Interact 3,4, SADD 3,4, I.O.L. 3,4 JEANETTE BAUSER: SCOTT S. BEAM: Spanish Club 3,4, Computer Club 3,4 JANET BEWICK: Sunshine 1,2,4, Interact 1,2,3, 4, Volley- ball 1, Pathfinders 2,3,4, Drama 3,4, SADD 3,4, Science Club 3, German 3 ROB BIERMA: Swimming 1,2, 3, 4, SADD 3 GLEN BOOKWALTER: SCOTT ALLEN BORSITS: Science Club 1, Simulations 1, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, German Club 2, Interact 2,3,4, Class Offi- cer 3,4, Student Council 3,4 BILLIE JO BROCKUS: Basketball 1, Sunshine 1, 2,3,4, Marching Band 1,2, 3, 4, Drill Team 2,3,4,(Capt.) , German Club 2.3, SADD 3,4, Interact 3,4, Pathfinders 3,4, Powderpuff 4 HARRY BROCKUS: Varsity Basketball Mgr. 1,2,3, Base- ball Mgr 1,2, 3, 4, Football Mgr 2,3, National Honor Society 2,3(Tres) ,4(Pres) , Science Club 3,4, Academic Decathlon 3.4, JETS 3,4, Academic Superbowl 3,4, Boys State 3, Interact 4 ANGIE BROWN: Sunshine 1,2, 3,4, Swimming 1,2 (Capt) ,3 (Capt),4 (Capt). Girl Scouts 1, 4-H 1 (Pres),2 (Pres) , Interact 2.3.4, Varsity Club 2,3,4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, Simulations 2,3 (Sec), Spanish Club 3, SADD 3,4 (Pres), OEA 4 (VP), FHA 4 MIKE BRYAN: JASON BUNNING: TIMOTHY BURKS: JOY R. BYROM: Sunshine 1,2,3, 4, Drama 1, Interact 1.2. 3. 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Kougarettes 2, Spanish Club 2, OEA 3,4 (Tres), SADD 3,4, Journalism 3 Seniors MOi , ' . I I “Early to bed, early to rise— forget it!” It’s 6: 00 a.m. on your morning dial. Time to rise and shine America ...” As students woke to the sounds of U2 or the morning news the school day had begun. After hitting the snooze button for the third time, the mad dash for the bathroom started. Fighting for the shower was routine in most house- holds. Mom was never pleased to see the combs and picks, banana clips, mousse, gel, or Polo kits lying on the bathroom counter. Finding time for Poptarts, granola bars, yogurt or cinnamon rolls was tough for those who had early morning practice or just a slow start. Although at 7:00 a m. fashion was last on the minds of many, students still arrived matched, buttoned, and zipped. Begging Mom for the Mustang, and settling for the big yellow taxi where you fought your way through paper wads, Middle-schoolers, and crowded seats was the first defeat of the day. Entering the halls at 7:50 brought on problem number two, as you were jos- tled and jambled up the stairs or down the hall. When you opened your locker, the poster said it all, “Can I go home now?” The senior year provides many visits to Mr. Hughes, the senior guidance counselor. Mr. Hughes talked to Ann McEwan about her future plans. Garfield says, “I don ' t do Mondays. However, Sherri Kaluf and Julie Moolenaar brightened oth- ers students ' Monday mornings with smiles and cheery hellos. RICH CALDANARO: TAMMY CHASE: Concert Choir 1,3,4, OEA 1,2, Sunshine 1.2. 3. 4, Swing Choir 2,3,4, Madrigals 2,3, Interact 2,3, Drama Club 3 (Tres) ,4(VP), German Club 3,4, SADD 3,4, Thespians 3.4, Speech Team 4, Powder Puff 4, Plays (Grease) 1, (Carni- val) 2, (The Wiz) and (Patchwork) 3, (The Cheswick Manor Tale) , Spring Musical 4 BRUCE CLARK: Swimming 1,2, 3, 4, Track 1,3 GORDON (BUDDY) COLLINS JR.: SADD 3,4 CINDY GOTH: Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, OEA 3,4, German Club 3,4, SADD 3,4, Kougarettes 4 ROY CRAFT JR.: BRADLEY DUANE CRISTY JR.: Band 1,2,3(Drum Ma- jor) , Pep Band 1.2, 3, 4, Jazz Band 3,4, Pit Band (Carnival) 2, (The Wiz) 3 SHELLEY L. DAVIS: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 3, Powder Puff 3,4, SADD 3,4, Art Club 4 JEFFREY ALAN DE YOUNG: Football 1,3, Science Club 4 RANDALL S. DENTON: German Club t, Football 1,2, 3, 4, Baseball 1,2, SADD 3,4, Varsity Club 4 LAURA DETTNER: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Band 1, SADD 3,4 KIMBERLY DIEHL: Bowling 1,2, Girls Club 1,2, German Club 1,2, Pom-poms 3, Yearbook 3, Sunshine 4, Interact 4, Powder Puff 4 SHEILA RENEE DOBSON: Volleyball 1,2, 3,4, Basketball 1,2, Sunshine 1,2, 3,4, Science Club 1,2,3, Math Club 1, Span- ish Club 1,2,3 (Pres) Pathfinders 2,3,4, Varsity 2,3,4, Interact 4, SADD 4, Valedictorian LYNDA DREILING: Sunshine 1,2 DOUG A EDWARD S: DALE A EENIGENBURG: Interact 3,4, SADD 4, FFA 4, Pathfinders 4 MARCIA EENIGENBURG: Kougarettes 1,2,3, Band 1.2.3, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, Spanish Club 2,3,4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, SADD 3,4, Interact 3,4, OEA 3,4, Powder Puff 4 RON E. EVERS: Football 1,2,3, Swimming 1,2, 3, 4, SADD 4 BRIAN ANDREW EXTON: Wrestling 1,2, Football 2,3,4, Pathfinders 3,4, SADD 4 LORI FAGEN: Track 1,2, 3, 4, Cross Country l,2,3,(Capt) , 4 (Capt), Interact 1,2, 3, 4, (Tres), Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Varsity 1,2,3, SADD 3,4, (VP), Science Club 2,3,4, National Honor Society 3,4, Quill and Scroll 3,4, German Club 2.3, Science Fair 3 (Winner), FHA 4, Yearbook 3,4, (Editor) PAULA FALBO: German Club 1,2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1,2,3, Sci- ence Club 4, News Paper 2,3 (Editor) , Concert Choir 3, Treble Choir 4, Plays (The Wiz) 3, Spring Musical 4, Spell Bowl 4, Drama Club 4 JEFF FASE: FFA 1,2,3 (Officer) , 4(Officer), Pathfinders 2,3,4 SHAUN FITZPATRICK: DANIEL T. FRITTS: TODD R. GALLOWAY: Baseball 1,2, 3, 4, Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 1,2, Science Club 1,3, SADD 4, Cross Country 1 Seniors The night is still young. What do students do when the school day’s done? Anything! With as many students and individual personal- ities as there were, the options were limitless. An after school job took up a lot of time. From making pizzas at Pizza King to frying hamburgers at McDonalds to selling clothes at the mall, jobs were as varied as the students. “It’s extra money I can use for my car, and some spending money for college.” — Brian Exton Homework was another time con- sumer. The thoughts of most seniors seemed to be, “If you’re going to study, do it right! A bag of chips, a bottle of Coke, some John Cougar Mel- lancamp or Motley Crue, and last but not least, the boob-tube. Oh-yeah, and your trig book!” I have to have my stereo or the TV on to get any amount of work done.” — Amy Hart Missing prime time TV was almost a sin. Watching Dave and Maddie’s lat- est fight on Moonlighting and laughing at Bill Cosby were two of the biggest releases after the mundane school day. If you felt really far out, you could always turn to the brown, fuzzy crea- ture from space-Alf. “Alf is the most adorable creature that has ever been on TV. Plus, I love his jokes.” — Lisa Webster The fourth activity was shopping. Let ' s go to the mall,” was a common phrase as students traveled the 60 miles round trip on a weekly basis. Spending money on clothes or food seemed to drive away the pain of Chemistry or English. Last but not least was “Fight for your right to P-A-R-T-Y! When the sun went down the music went up. Parties were a chance for friends to get to- gether and let their hair down. “The parties were the best. I’ll never forget them. — Scott Borsits Swirling water of a hot tub allows Jeff Martin to make the transition from worn out student to dat- ing teen. DAVID HACHLICA: TIM R.W. HANEWICH: FFA 1,2,3, 4 DAVID HANFORD: ANDREW HARPER: AMY LYNN HART: Sunshine 1,2, 3,4, 4-H 1,2, 3, 4, (Pres, All four years), Jr. Leaders 1,2, 3, 4, German Club 2,3,4, Pathfind- ers 2,3,4, Mirage 3,4, Drama 3,4, Science Club 3,4, National Honor Society 3,4, Interact 3,4, OEA 3,4, SADD 3,4 (Sec), Girls State 3, Plays (The Wiz) 3, (The Cheswick Manor) 4, Spell Bowl 3, Jr. Miss 4, Speech Team 4, Powder Puff 4 RHONDA KAY HART: Concert Choir 1, German Club 1,2, Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, Volleyball 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Student Council 1,2, Interact 1,2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Sci- ence Club 1,2,3, 4, Track 2, Swing Choir 2,3, Quill and Scroll 2.3.4, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Prom Committee 3, SADD 3, Varsity 3,4, Yearbook 2,3,4 (Sports Ed) RODNEY HAYES: AMBER LYNN HAZLETT: Volleyball 1, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Interact 3,4, SADD 3,4, Cheerleader 3, Pathfinders 4, Powder Puff 3 ROSS HEIRONIMUS: Band 1,2,3, Swimming 1,2, 3, 4, Ger- man Club 3,4, Pathfinders 4, SADD 4, Computer Club 4, Varsity Club 4 CHAD HELTON: Football 1,2, 3, 4, Baseball 1,2,4, German Club 2, Golf 3, SADD 3, Interact 4, Varsity 4, Pathfinders 4 DAVID A HENDRIX: BELINDA JOANNE HERBST: Sunshine i,2,3,4, Interact 1.2. 3. 4, Spanish Club 2, OEA 2,3,4, National Honor Society 2 3 4 (Tres), Powder Puff 3, SADD 3,4, Science Club 3,4 JEFFREY ALDON HERSHMAN: Football 1,2,3, 4, Golf 1,2,3, SADD 3,4, Science Club 3, Varsity 4, Pathfinders 4 NORVIN HILTON III: Art Club 4 CARLA KAY HITTLE: Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1.2. 3. 4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, German Club 2,3, Varsity 2,3,4, OEA 3,4 (Pres), Powder Puff 3,4, SADD 3,4 MICHELLE HITTLE: CHRISTOPHER HIXSON: STEVE HOFFMAN: Basketball 1,2, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Cross Country 2,3,4, Track 2,3,4, Interact 2,3,4, Varsity Club 3,4 VALERIE LYNN HOFFMAN: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, German Club 2,3, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Interact 3, Powder Puff 3,4, SADD 4, Pathfinders 4 ANGEL HOLLOWAY: Basketball 1. Sunshine 1 ,2,3 (Offi- cer), 4, Pathfinders 1,2,3, German Club 1,2, Pep Club 1, Plays (Carnival) 2, (The Wiz) 3, Swing Choir 2,3,4, Interact 3,4, Pow- der Puff 3,4, Jr. Miss 4 PATTY GAMBLE: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, Kougarettes 2, Interact 3,4, Cheerleading 3,4 MELANIE GATES: TRACY SUE GILDERSLEEVE: Kougarettes 1, Sunshine 1.2. 3. 4, Swimming 2, Quill and Scroll 2,3,4, Class Pres. 2, SADD 3(VP) ,4 Prom Committee 3, OEA 4 KIM GILLELAND: Sunshine 1.2, 3, 4, Interact 2, Pathfinders 2.3.4, SADD 3,4, OEA 3, German 3,4 MIKE GILLETTE: l04 “How are we supposed to remember 18 weeks worth of stuff? “If you start preparing now, you should have no problem with the final.” Remember hearing that 2 weeks be- fore Finals? Did you prepare 2 weeks in advance, or did you wait until the night before finals to “cra m ' ' 18 week’s worth of information into your head? After all, Finals were just a re- view of what you had already learned. “I don’t have to study that hard.” You figured as you sat on the couch watch- ing ”Alf” and planned on studying dur- ing commercial break. Even though you never intended to study very hard, you came up with excuses like, “Mom, I can’t do the dishes! I have three finals to study for. I have so much to do and you expect me to do something like the dishes? I’ll fail if I don’t get an “A” on the Physics Final.” Luckily, Finals were conveniently spread out over three days so that you did not have to lug home three books each night. Students stayed up into the wee hours of the night studying. Eyelids grew heavy and the only thing that kept you alive was No-Doz. After studying Current Events for the Government Fi- nal, the composition of Chemicals for Chemistry, diagramming sentences for Sophomore English, and what A + B = C really means in Algebra I. You thought you were prepared. You hunched over the kitchen table and crashed out. The bell rang for first hour. You knew you were ready. You memorized every- thing from E = mc 2 to Cl 2 0 3 . Your pencil was sharpened, your mind was ready, and the test was placed in front of you. As soon as you read the first question, your mind went blank. Cramming for their Final, Michelle Bachman, Mike Bryan, Eric Mabie, Harry Brockus, and John Wiggs ask Mrs. Roberts the fine points of Trigo- nometry. KRISTEN HOLMES: MARK HOMEIER: MICHELLE L. HOWARD: Cheerleading 1, SADD 2,3,4, Sunshine 2,3,4, Art Club 2,3,4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, OEA 3, FFA 4, Drama Club 4 SHANE HOWARD: Spanish Club 3 TIM HOWARD: Wrestling 1,2,3, Football 1,2, 3, 4, German Club 2, Varsity 3,4 DEBBY HUELSMAN: Yearbook 2 MATT HUNNICUTT: Basketball 1,2, Cross Country 1, SADD 1,2, 3, 4, Swimming 1,2, 3, 4, Science Club 1,2, 3.4, Golf 1,2, 3, 4 JODY HUNT: Kougarettes 1, Track 1, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Art Club 1,2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 2, Interact 2.3.4, Spanish Club 2, Science Club 2, SADD 3,4, FHA 4, Powder Puff 4 TRACEY LYNN HUNTER: Swimming 1, Cheerleader 1,2,3, (Capt),4, Class Officer 1,2, 3, 4, Art Club 1,2, 3, 4, Sun- shine 1,2, 3, 4, Science 1, Varsity 2,3,4, Track 2, Interact 2,3,4, Prom Committee 3, SADD 3,4, Drama Club 3, Pathfinders 3,4, Homecoming Court 3,4, Powder Puff 3,4, Jr. Miss 4 PAMELA SUE HURT: Cheerleader 1,2, Track 1, Sunshine 1.2. 3. 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, SADD 2,3,4, Art 2,3,4, Interact 3.4, Powder Puff 3,4, FHA 4 ALLAN IRVINE: Football 1,2, (Mgr) 4, Baseball 1, (Mgr) 4, Swimming (Mgr) 4 BYRON W. IRVINE: Pathfinders 4 CORY J. IRVINE: DALE W. IRVINE: Football 2.3 EDWARD E. JEFFERSON: JAMES J. JOHNSON: Boy Scouts 1, Pathfinders 1,2,3, 4, SADD 3,4, Art Club 4 DAWN ESTELLE JONES: Sunshine 1, Concert Choir 1,2, 3, 4, SADD 3,4, Kougarettes 3,4, Treble Choir 4, Drama Club 4 RHONDA JONKMAN: Golf 1,2, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Path- finders 1,2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, National Honor Society 2,3,4, SADD 2,3, Interact 3, Science 3, Powder Puff 3,4, OEA 4 SHERRI LEA KAULF: Marching Band 1,2, Jazz Band 1,2, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Science Club 3,4, German Club 3,4, Sunshine 3,4, Interact 3,4, SADD 3,4 DOUG KAMMINGA: Football 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 3,4, SADD 4, Baseball 4, Varsity Club 4 JAMES KELLEY: JILL KENDA: Sunshine 1,2,4, Art Club 2,4, SADD 3,4, Path- finders 4 KIMBERLY ANNE KENNEDY: Class Officer 1, Cheer- leader 1 (Capt), 3, Homecoming Court 1, Volleyball 1,2, Sun- shine 1,4, Guild of Lectures 2, German Club 2,3, Crew Team 2,3, CGA Junior Perfect 3, SADD 3,4, Art Club 4, Pathfinders 4, Interact 4, Tennis 4 RALPH KENNING: KIMBERLY SUE KERKES: Newspaper 1,2, 3, 4 Seniors “ Eighteen was great. It was like cotton candy, a Snickers and ice cream all rolled into one. E-l-G-H-T-E-E-N -Wow-! I ' ve waited a “Since becoming whole lifetime to be 18. This was it. No eighteen 1 have no curfew curfew, college, my own car, unlimited and my parents trust me dates, spring break in Florida, govern- more than before.” ment, responsibility, marriage, chil- — Michelle Thornton dren, my own insurance payments, a “You’re breaking away job. Oh, why did 1 ever want to be 18? from your sheltered high “It means a separation school life and going out between adolescence and into the unknown. adulthood, of going out in — Jill Szekely the world and living your “It means that you have own life. Breaking the ties now become an adult in our that have remained country’s eyes. You are unbroken for 18 years. able to vote and are given Making new challenges some very special that are totally foreign to privileges that adults us.” have.” — Russ Bailey — Stacy Schoonveld Eighteen was great”-lt was like cotton candy, a snickers and ice cream all rolled into one. Prom, Gradu- ation and dreams of forever filled my mind. Wow, now I finally realize why I want- ed to be eighteen. The responsibility and privileges combine for the satis- faction of becoming your own person. Being 18 ' ’ means a lot to these seniors. Re- ceiving Senior keys and books were just a small part of Angel Holloway, Jeanette Bauser, Scar- lette Yoder, Scott Musch, Mike Simpson, Angie Brown, Carla Hittle and Tammy Postma ' s high school days. PAUL SCOT KINGMA: Football 1,2, 3, 4, Basketball 1. Golf 1,2, 3,4, German Club 2,3,4, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Pathfinders 3,4, SADD 4, Interact 4, Varsity 4, Science Club 4 MATT KOLANOWSKI: JILL KOOISTRA: Band 1,2, Sunshine 1,3,4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3,4, Jazz Band 1, German Club 2, Swimming 3, National Honor Society 3,4, Interact 4, SADD 4, Junior Miss 4 MARCIA KOZUCH: BECKY KRITZ: STEVE LAYTON: LISA LEACH: Kougarettes 1,2, 3, 4, Marching Band 1,2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1,2,4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Interact 3,4, SADD 3,4, Junior Miss 4 JEARED LEMASTERS: KASANDRA LEWIS: MICHAEL J. LISS: Cross Country 1,2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, Track 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Varsity 2,3,4, Interact 2,3, Art Club 2,3, Science Club 2,3, Math Club 2, SADD 3 MARY JO LOWRY: Sunshine 1,2, 3.4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Kougarettes 2,3, Interact 4 MARY ANN LUCAS: Sunshine 1,2,3, Art Club 1,2,3, OEA 3, Pathfinders 3 MICHAEL D. LUKE: ERIC MABIE: JEFFREY ALLEN MARTIN: Football 1,2, 3, 4, Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, Baseball 1,2, Pathfinders 2,3, (VP), 4 (Pres), Comput- er Club 3, SADD 3,4, Varsity Club 4, Art Club 4, Gymnastics 4, Interact 4, Yearbook 4 JENNIFER M. MARTIN: Sunshine 1,2, OEA 3,4, SADD 3, Powder Puff 3,4, Art Club 4 MIKE MAXEY: Simulations 1,2, Football 2,3,4, Wrestling 2,3, Spanish Club 2,3, SADD 3,4, Interact 4, Pathfinders 4, Art Club 4 CHRISTOPHER SCOT MC ATEE: Golf i,2,3,4, Simula- tions 1,2,3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Tennis 4, Computer Club 4, SADD 4, Interact 4, Varsity 4 ANDREA MC ELFRESH: OEA 4 ANN MC EWAN: Volleyball 1, Plays (Grease) 1, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, Interact 2,3,4, SADD 3,4, OEA 3,4, German Club 3 JIM MC MAHON: KIM J. MEPPELINK: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Kougarettes 2, Spanish Club 2, SADD 3,4, Science Club 3, Art Club 3,4, Simulations 3, Powder Puff 3,4, FHA 4 KEVIN MESSMAKER: KRISTIN E. MEYER: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Kougarettes 1, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Interact 2,3,4, Spanish Club 2, Art Club 3, FHA 3,4, SADD 3,4, National Honor Society 3,4, Junior Miss 4 LINCOLN MISCH: FFA 1,2, 3, 4 Seniors So much to do, so little time. Daring, wild or just plain crazy? Here are some of the dreams and aspira- tions that the 1988 seniors wished to fulfill before Graduation Day. 1. Pass Government 2. Get an A in Advanced Composi- tion 3. Climb the tower 4. TP the school 5. Have an all senior party at the Holiday Star 6. Invite Mr. Metzger over for dinner 7. Steal Mr. Post ' s megaphone 8. Have Mr. Sakel sing “Happy Birthday’’ to me 9. Pull the fire alarm 10. Steal Mr. Sakel’s movie screen 1 1. Stay out all night 12. Go to Florida over Spring Break 13. Put some “Mr. Bubbles” in the whirlpool 14. Take an all senior trip to Chicago 15. Play Mony Mony” over the loud speaker 16. Pass Government 17. See Mr. Abbring’s slides from his Hawaii trip 18. Take Resuscitator Annie on a date 19. Get a job that pays over minimum wage ($3.45) 20. To have the “perfect” senior Prom and date. Idurre Larreategue of the Bask region in Spain arrived in late August. The 18 year-old senior was an exchange student with Educational Foun- dation. Exchange students polish English skills in Ameri- can schools. Brazilian Esvaldo Perez Neto fulfills an American tradition with his senior portrait set- ting. LARISSA MOLCHAN: Volleyball 1, Marching Band 1,2 (Perc, Capt), Concert Band 1,2, Sunshine 1,2, Interact 1,2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4, Newspaper 1, Drama Club 3,4, Year- book 3,4, Pathfinders 3,4, SADD 4 CINDY MOLDEN: SADD 3,4 JULIE LYNN MOOLENAAR: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Interact 1,2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Spanish Club 2, Science Club 3,4, SADD 3,4, Pathfinders 3,4, Powder Puff 3,4 CHRISTINE MORRISON: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, OEA 3,4, SADD 3,4, Powder Puff 3,4 SCOTT MUSCH: Football 1,2, Wrestling 1, Plays (Grease) 1, German Club 2 STEVE MUSCH: DOUGLAS B. MYERS: Football 1,2, 3, 4, Baseball 1,2, 3, 4, Wrestling 1 , Computer Club 1 ,2,3, SADD 3,4, Science Club 3,4 (VP), German Club 3, Varsity 4, Interact 4 AMY JEANNE NAGEL: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 1,2, Choir 1, National Honor Society 2,3,4, (VP), Pathfinders 3,4, OEA 3,4, SADD 3,4, Science Club 3,4, Interact 3,4, Spell Bowl 3 BARBARA NANNENGA: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, National Hon- or Society 2,3,4, Spanish Club 2,3, SADD 3,4, Pathfinders 3,4 MICHELLE LEA NANNENGA: Sunshine 1,3, Interact 2, Powder Puff 3,4, OEA 3,4, SADD 3 CAROL NEELY: JODIE LYNN NEMETH: Volleyball 1,2, Pep Club 1, Sun- shine 1,2,3 (Sec.), 4, Spanish Club 3, Pathfinders 2,3,4, Inter- act 3,4, Powder Puff 3,4, SADD 3,4, FHA 4 LAURA K. ODLE: Sunshine 1,4, Concert Choir 1,2, German Club 3,4, SADD 3,4, Kougarettes 3,4, Drama Club 3,4, Plays (The Wiz) 3,(Cheswick Manor Tale) 4 RONALD PAUL ORESIK JR.: Bands (Marching, Sym- phonic, Jazz, Pep)1,2,3,4, Simulations 1,2, 3, 4, Pit Band (Grease) 1, (Carnival) 2, SADD 3 MARK ORSBURN: MICHELLE ORZECH: Sunshine 1,2, Interact 1,2, 3, 4, Na- tional Honor Society 2,3,4, German Club 3,4, SADD 4, Pathfind- ers 4 TRINA ILENE PARKER: Swimming 1, Cheerleading 1,2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Varsity 2,3,4, Interact 3,4, SADD 3,4, FHA 4, Powder Puff 4 TAMMY PAWLIK: BRIAN PECKAT: TROY ALLEN PENDERGRASS: Football 1, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, German Club 1,2, Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, Baseball 1,2,3, 4, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Science Club 2,3,4, In- teract 2,3,4, SADD 3,4, Class Officer 4 (Pres), Tennis 4 PAUL PETERSON: Football 1,2,3, Swimming 2,3,4, SADD 3, Golf 4 JEFFREY KEITH PETTET: Band 1, Plays (Grease) 1, (Carnival) 2, Science Club 1,2, 3, 4, Basketball (Mgr) 1, Path- finders 1,2,3 (Pres), 4 (VP), German Club 2,3, SADD 3,4, Foot- ball 2,3,4, Interact 4 SHEILA JO PIGG: Powder Puff 3.4. Art Club 4, OEA 4 TAMMY POSTMA: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, Powder Puff 3,4, Interact 3,4 SADD 3,4, FFA Sweatheart Can- didate 3, FHA 4, OEA 4 MICHELLE JOYCE PROFROCK: Sunshine 1,2, 3,4, Concert Choir 1, Computer Club 1,2,3, FFA 1,2,3(Off),4(Off°, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Plays (Carnival)2, (The Wiz) 3, (Cheswick Manor Tale) 4, Swing Choir 2,3,4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, Interact 2,3,4, SADD 3,4, Drama Club 3,4 Seniors Be all that you can be. Uncle Sam wants you” was an ad- vertisement designed to encourage enlistment during the school year. The poster which hung on the guidance of- fice wall offered recruiters, who fre- quently visited students during the day, a place to answer questions about the basics and benefits of the service. According to senior counselor Jerry Hughes approximately 10 per- cent of all senior students enrolled in a branch of the Armed Forces. This was compared to 40 percent of all senior students who enrolled in college. The odds were 3 to 9 that you had seen or spoken to a recruiter before you were graduated. The recruiters explained to you what the armed forces had to offer you in life. “They can offer you education, money, life time benefits and much more,” stated Joy Byrom, who en- rolled in the Air Force. The Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guards, and the National Guards specialized in many different areas. One was right for you. One who had explored this route and entered was Kelly Kennedy. She en- rolled in the Army National Guard her junior year. Her involvements with the radio control program involved the fix- ing and operating of communication devices. She stated, When you sign the dotted line, you are making a life- time commitment.” Army camouflage specialists practice their art on Jeff Fase. AMOS RICHIE: FFA 1,2, Football 1, SADD 4, Interact 4, Pathfinders 4 HEATHER RIETMAN: Volleyball 1, Interact 1.2. 3. 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1,2, 3,4, SADD 3,4 MICHELLE RINKER: ROBIN ROGYOM: THOMAS KEVIN ROSSMANITH: Basket- ball (Mgr) 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1, 2,3,4, 4-H 1,2, Band 1, German 2,3, SADD 3,4, Football (Mgr) 2.3, Journalism 4, Interact 4, Young Columbus XXXI 3 STACY SCHOONVELD: Basketball 1, Golf 1.2.4, Sunshine 1 , 2 , 3, 4, Volleyball 2, Interact 3, Powder Puff 3,4, Class Officer 4, SADD 4, Tennis 4 DAWN SCHULTZ: Sunshine 1,2, 3,4, Path- finders 1,2, 3, 4, Interact 2,3,4, SADD 3,4, FHA 4, OEA 4 TRACEY SHULTZ: Volleyball 1, German 3,4, SADD 3,4, Powder Puff 3,4, Pathfinders 4 TRACI KATHLEEN SHEPHERD: Pathfind- ers 1, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Spanish 2,3, Interact 3.4, Newspaper 3,4,(News Editor), Yearbook 3.4, SADD 3,4, FHA 3, Quill and Scroll 4 MELISSA SIPKEMA: Track 1,2, 3, 4, Sun- shine 1,2, 3, 4, Powder Puff 3,4, Pathfinders 3,4 JERRY SMITH: BECKY SPENCER: JOHN STALBAUM: Science 1, Track 3,4 CHERRI STOWERS: 4-H 1,2, Pathfinders 1.2.3. 4, Interact 1,2, 3, 4, Concert Choir 1, Sun- shine 2,3, Spanish 2,3, OEA 3, Science 3,4, SADD 3, 4, (Officer), Powder Puff 3,4, Academic Decthalon Team 3,4 STEPHANIE LYNN STRAIN: Band 1,2, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, 4-H 1,2, 3, 4, Spanish 2, Science 3, SADD 4 LESLIE A. STREET: Art 1(Tres),2,3,4, Sun- shine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Volleyball 1. Track 1, Interact 3,4, OEA 3,4, Science 3,4, Kou- garettes 3,4, SADD 3,4, Marching Band 3,4, Powder Puff 4 LINDA STUMPE: FFA 1,2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1,2,3, 4, Basketball 1, Track 1,2, 3, 4, 4-H 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 2,4, Spanish 2, Powder Puff 3,4, OEA 3 WILLIAM RAY SYTSMA: Basketball 1.2. 3. 4, Baseball 1,2, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, NHS 2.3.4, Golf 3, OEA 3,4, Spanish 3, Tennis 4, Sci- ence 4(Pres.), Interact 4, Speech 4, Varsity 4 JILL SZEKELY: Sunshine 1,2, 3. 4, Volleyball 1,2, Golf 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2,3, 4, German 3, Interact 3,4, SADD 3,4, Science 3,4 JOHN TAKACS: Concert Choir 2,3,4, Inter- act 3, FFA 4, Pathfinders 4 JULIE TANIS: Swimming 1,2,3, Pathfinders 1,2,3, NHS 2,3,4, Sunshine 3, SADD 3,4, German 4, Girls State 3, Spell Bowl 3, JETS 3 MARLA JO TERBORG: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2,3, Basketball 1, Plays (Carni- val)2, (The Wiz)3, Spanish 2,3, NHS 2,3,4, Hugh O ' Brien Award 2, Powder Puff 3,4, Class Officer 3. OEA 3,4, SADD 3,4, Science 3, Junior Miss 4, Golf 4, Tennis 4, Interact 4 MICHELLE THORNTON: MARVIN JAMES TOPPEN: Football 1,3,4, Basketball 1,2,3, Baseball 1,2, 3, 4, Varsity 3,4, Pathfinders 3,4 DENNIS UHRHAMMER: Football 1,2, 3, 4. Track 3,4, Swimming 1,2, Pathfinders 1,4, Sci- ence 1,2, 3, 4, Varsity 1,2, 3, 4, German 2,3,4, In- teract 3,4, SADD 4 JENNIFER LYNN URAN: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4. Choir 1,2,3, Drama 4 WESLEY VANBRUGGEN: FFA 1, 2.3 Path- finders 1,2,3 Interact 2,3,4, SADD 4 MIKE VANDENBURGH: DARYL VAN VUREN: FFA 1,2,3,4, Football 1, Basketball 1, Pathfinders 2,3,4, SADD DERRICK WACHS: Computer 1, Football 4, Golf 4 KELLY ANN WALLESKE: Band 1. Sun- shine 1,2, 3, 4, Spanish 1,3, Basketball 1,2,3, Swimming 2,3,4, Interact 3,4, OEA 3 4 KRISTEN LEA WALSTRA: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Spanish 2,3,4, Sci- ence 3, SADD 3,4, Interact 3,4, Powder Puff 3,4, NHS 3,4, (Sec) ROBB WALSTRA: Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, Base- ball 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfinders 3,4, Interact 3, Varsity 4 LISA WEBSTER: Track 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1.2.3. 4, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Swimming 1, Varsity 2.3.4, Cheerleader 2, SADD 3,4, Powder Puff 3.4, Interact 3,4, Science Fair (winner), 3, Foot- ball (Mgr.) 4, Jr Miss 4 ANTIONETTE LAVONE WHITAKER: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pep 1, German 2, Cheerleader 2.3.4, Interact 2,3,4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, FHA (VP) 3, (Pres.) 4, Art 3, Jr. Miss 4, Powder Puff 4 PAM WHITED:Volleyball 1, Sunshine 2,3,4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, Art 2,3,4, SADD 3,4, Drama 4, Powder Puff 4 CAMELLA KAY WIERS: Volleyball 1,2, 3, 4, Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 1.2, Sunshine 1.2. 3. 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 1, Track 2, SADD 3, Varsity 3,4, Art Club 4 JOHN WIGGS: German 1,2 (VP), 3 (Pres ), NHS 2,3,4, Science 3,4, SADD 3,4, Salutatorian CHRIS WILLIAMS: Art 2,3,4, Wrestling 2, SADD 3, Pathfinders 3 MARLA JEANENE WILLIAMS: German 1,2, Sunshine 1,2,3, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Swim- ming 2, Concert Choir 2,3,4, Cheerleader 3, SADD 3,4, Interact 4, Powder Puff 4 JILL RENAE WILLIAMSON: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Newspaper 1,2, 3, 4, Pep 1, Science 3,4, Interact 3,4, SADD 3,4, Pow- der Puff 4, OEA 4 WILLIE WIREMAN: Football 1,2, German 1,2, Interact 3,4, SADD 3, Pathfinders 3,4 ROBERT WITVOET: FFA 2,3, Pathfinders 3,4 SCARLETT DANIELLE YODER: Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Volleyball 1, Grease 1, German 3,4, SADD 3,4, Swimming (Mgr) 3,4, Drama 3 DAN ZYLSTRA: Basketball 1,2, 3,4, Path- finders 3,4, SADD 4 Stick ’em up or we ' ll shoot!,” could be heard by “mobsters” Mark Shelhart, Scott Post and John Price They dressed up for Interact ' s annual Halloween costume contest. Jason Abbring — 9 Phil Abbring— 9 April Albert — 9 Carl Allen— 10 Johnie Allen — 9 Terrie Allen — 1 1 Alicia Altman — 10 Gordie Anderson — 9 Gordon Anderson — 1 1 Melanie Anderson — 9 Jeff Andree — 9 Mario Arambula — 9 Greg Ash — 10 Tracee Aubuchon — 9 Leanne Bailey — 10 Tara Baisden — 9 Daniel Baldovin — 10 Christopher Banks — 1 1 Nicki Banks— 10 Christopher Barnett — 1 1 Brady Bartlett — 10 Mike Bateman — 10 Teresa Baxter — 11 Brad Beall — 1 1 Underclassmen Driver Is License Offers “Freedom” For Fast-paced Teenage Lifestyles Read to a rap tune: You walk outside and unlock the door You put the key in the ignition and the pedal to the floor The decisions are many, the actions are few There’s no one in the car, but the teacher and you Your heart is beating so loud in your ear It’s hard to breath or calmly steer He leaves the car, his clip in hand You get out, but can hardly stand. He hands you a slip that says O.K. So you became a driver today. “Freedom” was the number one asset for obtaining a license according to a poll of 1 50 students. Sophomore Deb Hoffman put it this way, “It means not depending on others for rides.” Use of the car ranged from, “Whenever I want it,” to Gina Walther who was allowed to drive the family car “the second Tuesday of every other week.” In answer to the questionnaire, the ma- jority stated that the hardest part of hav- ing your license was having to take your brothers sisters places and running to get groceries for your mom. I’m sure you’ll go and get them or you won ' t get to eat or use the car. Either way it’s the parents that get what they want. Some students were very serious when answering this poll, when asked if they felt grown up having their license, one person said Yes, I have to take the re- sponsibility of the lives of the people who are in the car with me which reflects that driving is a privilege and must not be tak- en as an idle joke.” Concerts are a major part ot the choral grade. Beth Byrom ' s voice thrilled the audience. Rebecca Beall — 10 Mike Beccue — 10 Aimee Beck — 11 Brendell Beck — 9 Robert Becker — 10 Julie Beckman — 10 Sandy Belleville — 11 Heather Belstra — 9 Sherry Beoughter — 11 David Ber — 9 Dawn Betancourt — 1 1 Duane Beukema — 10 Ken Bierma — 1 1 Stacey Bierma— 9 Tom Birch — 10 Dale Blacklidge — 11 Tamerine Bodamer — 11 Jamie Boezeman — 10 John Boissy — 10 Todd Boomsma — 11 Barb Boring — 9 Shane Born — 9 Rachel Boss — 11 Cherie Bozell — 1 1 Underclassmen With the emergence of gifted and talented programs throughout the country, the English Department became the first department to offer gifted courses. Teresa Donnelly, Gretchen Daugherty, and Michelle Mclntire utilized their creative talents in Freshman Gifted English. Mike Brewster — 9 Tracy Brady— 10 Gary Brock — 9 Ricky Brockus— 9 Wade Brough — 11 John Brown — 10 Melissa Brown — 10 Tom Brown — 9 Melissa Brumley — 10 Mike Buchanan — 11 Liz Burks — 10 Tina Bush — 9 Gary Burnes — 10 Pete Butler — 11 William Butler — 1 1 Beth Byrom — 11 Jorja Byrom— 9 David Caldwell — 9 David Call — 11 Steve Cambe— 10 Traci Cambe — 11 Mark Cassello — 9 Clinton Cavinder— 9 John Ceglarek— 10 Underclassmen Nick Cochran— 1 1 Jenny Lou Coffer — 10 Julie Colbert — 9 Stephanie Collins — 9 Angel Condes — 9 Jamie Condes — 1 1 Melissa Corneil — 10 Dana Cowgill— 1 1 Melvin Courtney — 10 Jeremy Crane — 9 Jodi Crane— 1 1 Julie Crim — 9 PS AT SAT Offer Brain Drain As Step One For College Trail Albert Clark — 9 Dena Clark — 11 Nellie Clark— 11 Staci Clark — 9 Thomas Clark — 9 Adam Cochran — 9 There came a time in everyone’s life when there was much mental strain. You felt that your life had to get better be- cause it could not get any worse. That dreaded time was when you were taking the PSAT or the SAT. These were probably two of the most important and hardest tests that you would ever take. For some it was just for a sense of accomplishment, but for others it was the difference between getting into Harvard or choosing an entirely different career. The Preliminary Scholastics Aptitude Test or the PSAT was usually taken during the junior year and was a little over two hours in length. It was geared to be a practice run” for the SAT. The Scholastics Aptitude Test, or the SAT, was a series of six tests, each tak- ing half an hour to complete. Usually, only seniors take the SAT but a junior can if you have a high grade point average. There were also contests where youn- ger students in grades as low as the sev- enth grade could take the SAT but they were required to take it again when they were older. All in all, it was probably best to take the PSAT to gain some insight on what the SAT would be like. You might not have enjoyed all of the preparing that was needed before taking these tests but the rewards that came later in life were well worth it. Sheri Cepko — 11 Joann Chase — 9 Steve Cherry — 10 Damon Chizmar — 9 Tina Chops — 9 Chris Christos — 10 Shelly Crim — 11 Tammy Cummins — 10 Julie Curless — 9 Mike Curless — 11 Robert Curr — 9 Dana Dankoff — 1 1 Kelly Darman — 10 Chris Darnell — 9 Gretchen Daugherty— 9 Jennifer Daugherty — 1 1 Amy Davis — 10 Brian Davis — 11 Jim Davis — 11 LeAnn Davis — 10 Tracy Davis — 10 Leslie DeKock — 9 Carl DeVries — 10 Kristi DeVries— 1 1 Brad DeYoung — 9 Jason DeYoung— 10 Rod DeYoung — 9 Sharon DeYoung — 9 Tina DeYoung — 10 Bryan Debshaw — 1 1 Underclassmen Dating, Cruising, Practicing, Eating Highlight Weekend Survey Chart Weekends were a time when you did not have to worry about how much home- work you had or what you got on a test. With 852 students there were 852 differ- ent weekend activities. Here were just a few. Bob Motyka spent his time at home watching sports on T.V. or outside playing them. When he wasn’t at home or going out he was usually at the golf course where he was employed. Kim Gudorf spent her time babysitting, watching T.V., and going out with friends. After the weekend was over she spent her time dreading having to go back to school. Donna Gluth went to the beach and went water skiing, and whenever she could, snuggled up to a warm body next to the fireplace. When the weekend was over she just slept and unwound. Christine Gilbert went to the game, to the school dance, or to the movies. Stephanie Hamstra went skating and to the arcade. Mark Shelhart’s favorites were working and playing the drums, but he also liked to go uptown and cruise. All of these were great but everybody just wanted to go out and party like April Albert. If you tried hard enough, there was always a party to go to or people to go out with. If you sat at home a lot you might have thought that you were a couch pota- to. There was always a good movie play- ing and just going up north was a lot of fun. Wright’s Barnyard offered arcade games, miniature golf, skee ball, and go — carts. Dunes State Park meant fun in the sun and Jasper Pulaski State Park meant ducks galore for the avid hunter. No matter what your interest Indiana had it all. Anxiously awaiting the rebound, Gary VanKley, crouches in anticipation as Sam Wireman aims for the perfect shot. Paula Dettner — 11 John Diehl — 9 Deanna Dobson — 10 Colleen Donnelly — 11 Theresa Donnelly — 9 Phillip Dowell — 10 Lana Dozier — 1 1 Denise Drake — 9 Amy Dumas — 10 Amy Dunlap — 9 Billie Dunn — 9 Rieka Dunn — 10 Sharon Duquette — 9 John Durr — 1 1 Monica Edwards— 10 Kathryn Elisha — 10 Connie Ester — 10 Donna Evers — 10 Jon Evers — 9 Jason Exton — 9 Amy Fagen — 10 Chad Fagenbaum — 10 Jim Farley — 10 Amy Fase — 9 Underclassmen Weekend practices helped Denise Scholl and Ro- seann Malocha present a successful freshman class play in gifted English. Laughter, good friends, and music are what make dances at K.V. Memorable. Students dance into the night to the tunes of TNT. Kevin Fase — 11 Val Fase— 10 Dawn Ferguson — 10 Gino Ferri — 9 Larry Files — 11 Bryan Fitzpatrick — 10 Angie Fraley — 11 Lisa Fraley — 9 Tricia Frankowski — 10 Audrey Franks — 10 Nema Franks — 10 Roger Franzen — 9 Stacie Fyda — 11 Barb Gabrielli — 11 Lisa Gaillard — 1 1 Jim Galanis — 10 Sandy Galanis — 10 Steve Ganzeveld — 10 Wynnita Garlach — 9 Dan Garland — 1 1 Ann Gately — 1 1 Jacqueline Gentry — 9 Michelle German — 1 1 Leah Gherghin — 11 Underclassmen Twelve Officers Lead Classmates Through Transitional Teen Years Going from being big fish in a small pond to small fish in a big pond was a transition every freshman had to make upon entering high school. As Diana Hel- ton stated, “It ' s different because you were at the top in middle school, but you had to start all over again at the bottom of the ladder.” Officers for the class of 1991 were Shane Hunnicut, Pres.; Joann Chase, VP; Vanessa Simmons, Treas.; and Heather Belstra, Sec. Chad Jefferies, Pres.; John Brown, VP; Brenda Myers, Treas.; and Gina Walter, Sec. were the class officers elected by the sophomore class. “Being a sopho- more was great. You did not have the pressures you had as a freshman and you did not have to worry about graduation yet,” stated Mindy Hart. Time pressures were often alleviated by the acquisition of a driver’s license. Many sophomores ac- quired their license within one month of their 16th birthday. The sophomore year also brought about the selection of Hugh O’Brien Scholarship winner. “I was very proud to have achieved the award. stat- ed recipient Kevin Pettet. The selection of Atlanta Sutton, Pres.; Wendy Hamstra, VP; Rhonda Mabie, Treas.; and Brooke Hamstra, Sec. made the class of 1989 the only class with all female class officers. Your junior year was a time to start thinking about gradu- ation. You had to concentrate on the goals you had set for yourself in and out of the classroom. “You had many new re- sponsibilities your junior year for your fu- ture was just around the corner.” stated John Mathis. No matter what age, the challenge of a new year added excite- ment, friendship, tests, and trials to your book of memories. Junior class officers: Atlanta Sutton — President, Wendy Hamstra— Vice President, Brooke Hamstra — Secretary, Rhonda Mabie — Treasurer. Diana Gibson — 10 Christine Gilbert — 11 John Gibert — 9 Dawn Gillham — 9 Donna Gluth — 1 1 Jonathan Gluth — 10 Kent Gormat — 10 Tedd Goth — 9 Craig Graf — 9 Chris Graham — 10 Doris Greathouse— 1 1 Carrie Greer — 1 1 Shawn Grevenstuk — 9 Jeff Groen — 10 Jason Gross — 1 1 Ken Gross — 1 1 Kim Gudorf — 1 1 Allison Hale — 11 Kathy Hall— 11 Rhonda Haluska — 9 Dave Hamilton — 11 Brooke Hamstra — 1 1 Stephanie Hamstra — 10 Wendy Hamstra — 1 1 Underclassmen Sophomore class officers: Chad Jefferies — Presi- dent, John Brown — Vice — President, Brenda Myers— Secretary, and Gina Walter— Treasurer, Freshman class officers: Heather Belstra — Secre- tary, Shane Hunicutt — President, Vanessa Simmons — Treasurer. Not pictured, Joann Chase — Vice-President. Jennifer Hancock — 10 Eric Hansen — 11 Jim Hargrove — 9 Stacy Hargrove— 10 Eddie Harrington — 11 Mindy Hart — 10 Mimi Hartley — 11 Trent Hartley — 9 William Hartman— 1 1 Julie Harvey — 1 1 Bob Hastings — 11 Joyce Hawkins — 9 Jeffrey Hayes — 9 Dennis Hazi— 9 Colleen Heath — 9 Eddie Heath — 9 Morgan Hein — 11 Cheryl Heironimus — 10 Dan Helton — 11 Diana Helton — 9 Heidi Henderson — 10 Chantel Hendrix — 10 Kim Henke — 10 Holly Henson — 9 Underclassmen Movies Offer Special Atmosphere For Emotion-Seeking Teenagers One of the worlds favorite pastimes has always been going to the movies. We enjoy funny movies, and scary movies. “Three Men and a Baby” turned out to be one of the years biggest smashes as the viewing audiences seemed to find hu- mor in anything dealing with men trying to raise a child. Babies were also popular in Molly Ringwald’s smash hit For Keeps” where the talented actress declared “I’m pregnant, please pass the turnips.” Children were popular topics in Over- board” where Goldie Hawn went from rich to poor to love, and “Baby Boom” in which a fast paced advertising executive was willed a baby. Baby’s negative side is portrayed in “Dirty Dancing” which fea- tured Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in one romantic clasp or another. The rea- sons for this movie ' s popularity ranged from Tina Herubin “just simply liking to dance” to Kelly Motyka who said that she loved the guys.” The beauty of relation- ship was shattered by “Fatal Attraction.” Terror, intrigue and blood shed swore the strongest couples to fidelity. Strength was also important for a round with Eddie Murphy in “Raw.” Getting away from the more recent movies, we went to one of the greatest series of mov- ies ever produced. The best of the “Star Wars” movies was “Return of the Jedi , according to Scott McDowell, which was a must see on many of the students num- ber one lists. The “Mad Max series rat- ed near the top of the charts and was a standout in the minds of many futuristic viewers. For young and old alike there was the American classic Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Where else but the movies, could you spend $3.00 bargain matinee or $5.00 full price for two hours of laughter, tears, or terror. Bob Motyka shows his musical ability as he raps to his personal favorites. Lori Hershman — 9 Paula Hershman — 11 Rebecca Hershman — 1 1 Tina Herubin — 1 1 Clay Hesh — 9 Jason Hicks — 10 William Higgerson— 1 1 John Hilton — 10 Michelle Hine — 9 Andrea Hoffman — 10 Deb Hoffman — 10 Keith Hoffman — 9 Kevin Hoffman — 9 Mike Hoffman — 10 Missy Hoffman — 11 Sue Hoffman — 9 Alison Holloway — 10 John Hoover — 10 Brian Houser — 9 Rodney Howard — 10 Stacy Howard — 10 Stephany Howard — 9 Travis Huber — 9 Kim Huff — 1 1 Underclassmen Developmental Reading captures Tricia Walstra ' s attention as she figures her reading quotient. Figuring which way is up is tough for Jennifer Wall and Donna Gluth after a weekend of Star Wars” sagas. Sabrina Hughes — 10 Shane Hunnicut — 9 Mike Hurst — 11 Julie Jachimczak— 10 Wendy Jackson — 9 Shannon James — 11 Cindi Jefferson— 1 1 Chad Jefferies — 10 Chris Jenness — 1 1 Cathy Johnston — 9 David Jones — 9 Tom Jones — 11 Stacie Jordan — 11 Glenn Kaleta — 11 Jeremy Kaluf — 10 Julie Kamminga — 10 Bernard Kampenga — 11 Jeanna Kaper — 9 Stacy Kaper— 10 Peggy Kearney — 10 Shelly Keck— 1 1 Jacob Kennedy— 10 Robert Kenning — 9 Jeff Kerkes— 10 Un derclassmen Obsessions Net Trendy Audience “Animal”, “Hysteria”, and “Gods of War combined to make Def Leppard the number one music group in the yearbook poll. Joe Isuzu not only topped the moun- tain but our charts as well. When it came to our teenage problems the vast majority tuned into Growing Pains”, and when the commercial break came, the max reached for some pizza. In everyday con- versation instead of saying thank you, people preferred “Danka Babe”. Accord- ing to the girls “Growing Pains” gave them an opportunity to stare at leading male of the year, Kirk Cameron. After lis- tening to the radio most guys thought that Debbie Gibson was “Only in Your Dreams” but after seeing the video they may have thought she was Out of the Blue”. Decked in “Guess” and adorned with “Polo” and “Lady , the Kougars captured the trend of ' 87 ' . Interact s Halloween party brings out the secret ob- session for each costumed contestant. Brad Kingma — 11 Ryan Kingma — 9 Chris Kirk — 1 1 Brian Klein — 11 Sarah Klein — 9 Shannon Klemp — 10 Daryl Knip — 11 Kristi Knip — 9 Jennifer Kocur — 1 1 Jon Kolanowski— 10 Joe Knootz— 1 1 Dawn Kosik — 9 Sean Kostelnik — 1 1 Valerie Koster — 9 David Krapf— 10 Abe Kritz — 1 1 Kori Kros — 1 1 Tim Kros — 1 1 Kristine Krueger— 10 Karen Krupa — 11 Vicki LaFrenz — 10 Jason Lammertin— 9 Kerry Leach — 1 1 Theresa Lewis — 9 Underclassmen Tom Liffick — 1 1 Brian Lockhart — 11 Sandy Lombardo — 9 Kim Lothian— 10 Shannon Lukasik — 9 Paul Lund — 11 Mike Lynch — 9 Rhonda Mabie— 1 1 Joel Mackall — 10 Gideon Mahler — 9 Jenniter Malinotl — 9 Roseann Malocha — 9 Deiter Markland-1 1 Christie Marshall — 9 Curt Martin — 9 Kim Martin— 9 John Mathis — 11 Bryan Matthews — 9 Sean McAtee — 1 1 Patty McCallister — 10 Jackie McComb — 9 Jennifer McComb — 11 Brian McDaniel — 10 Scott McDowell — 1 1 Michelle McElfresh — 1 1 Dave McGill — 9 Jeff Mclntire — 10 Michelle Mclntire — 9 Staci McMahon— 9 Glenn McSparin— 9 Shelli Meppelink— 10 Denny Mesman — 9 Donald Mesman — 10 DeAnna Messer— 9 Kristi Messmaker— 9 Jeff Milbourne — 9 Pam Milbourne — 10 Scott Misch— 1 1 Chris Mitchell — 9 Rachel Molden — 10 Shannon Molden — 11 Jeff Moolenaar — 10 Underclassmen Kim Moolenaar— 9 Mike Moore — 10 Vanessa Moore — 9 Ryan Moreland — 9 Brian Morin — 10 Amy Morrison — 10 Tina Moss — 10 Bob Motyka — 1 1 Kelly Motyka — 10 Chuck Mudd — 9 Miriam Murray — 1 1 Brenda Myers — 10 Eric Myers — 1 1 Jason Myers — 10 Kenneth Myers — 10 Lisa Myers — 9 Carrie Nabors— 9 Jennifer Nabors — 10 Craig Nagdeman — 11 Owen Nannenga — 9 Stephanie Nannenga — 10 Tiffany Napier — 9 Michelle Navarro — 10 Tracy Needham — 9 Patricia Neely — 9 David Nelson — 10 Phillip Norwine — 10 Kristi Novak — 9 Kim Nowak — 1 1 Tim Nowak — 9 Carol Nuest — 9 Tom Nuest — 11 Dorot hy Obara — 9 Harold Obara — 11 Chinami Okada — 1 1 Dave Odle — 10 Jason Olewinski — 10 Dawna Oliver — 1 1 Steve Olson — 9 Phyllis Oresik — 1 1 Susan Owen — 9 Jennifer Palmer — 10 Underclassmen Jennifer Parker — 11 Mike Parker — 9 Shannon Parker— 11 Beth Patrick — 11 Marla Patton — 10 Shasta Pauley— 10 Stacie Pavloff — 10 Joey Peal — 9 Jill Peo— 10 Angela Peters — 9 Kevin Peters — 11 Jennifer Peterson — 9 Kevin Pettet — 10 Leann Pettet — 11 Ryan Pettet — 9 David Phillips — 1 1 Mark Phillips — 11 Diana Pilarski — 11 Ed Poletta — 1 1 Jamie Polletta — 9 Ron Polletta — 10 Tresa Pollock — 1 1 Leanne Porter — 10 Scott Post — 1 1 Susan Postma — 1 1 Terri Postma — 10 John Price — 11 Keith Purdy — 9 Kevin Purdy — 1 1 Melissa Raab — 10 Salvatore Raber — 9 Troy Rahmoeller — 10 Mark Ratliff — 9 Brad Recker — 10 Brenda Recker — 9 Melissa Retzlaff — 11 Tracy Reynolds — 9 Jennifer Richey — 9 Bill Riffe— 10 Andrea Risner— 10 Sean Risner — 10 David Ritchie — 9 Underclassmen Rob Ritchie — 9 Rosemarie Roberts— 9 Craig Robinson — 11 Jeremy Robinson — 1 1 Cubby Rose— 9 Deneen Rossa — 1 1 Denise Rossa — 11 Travis Rude — 1 1 Laura Ryska — 10 Dawn Saboft — 10 Diane Sampson — 1 1 Jay Sampson — 10 Kellie Sampson— 10 Jason Sanders — 9 Mike Sangerman — 9 Hope Saulsgiver — 9 John Sawyer — 9 Julie Sawyer — 1 1 Kevin Sayers — 11 Carl Scholl — 10 Denise Scholl — 9 Dennis Scholl — 11 Lana Schoonveld — 10 Tim Schoonveld — 10 Karolyn Schuetzenhofer— 10 Chris Schultz — 10 Doug Schultz — 10 Christena Scott — 9 Shelli Scott — 10 Tara Seaton — 10 Daryl Sekema — 9 Chris Shaffer — 1 1 Mark Shelhart — 1 1 Billy Shepherd — 10 Jim Shepherd — 1 1 Shannon Shepherd — 9 Tyrone Shepherd — 11 Phil Shipley — 1 1 Tammy Shown— 10 Willie Siverthorne — 11 Vannessa Simmons— 9 Mike Sipkema — 10 to. Underclassmen Kevin Slakes — 1 1 Galyn Smith — 10 Melissa S mith— 9 Nicholas Smith— 9 Robert Smith— 10 Shawn Smith — 10 Andrea Snihurowycz — 1 1 Helena Snihurowycz — 9 Alan Snow — 9 Russell Sonaty — 10 Stephanie Songer — 1 1 Wayne Spender — 1 1 Aaron Sprout — 9 Chris St. Cyr — 1 1 Linette Stahl — 10 Darin Stalbaum — 9 Jason Stalbaum — 11 Robert Stanton — 1 1 Justin Steiner — 11 Theron Steiner — 9 Sandy Steinmetz — 11 Joy Stepanek — 11 Tonya Stepp — 10 Darren Stevenson — 1 1 Deanna Stone — 9 Jeffrey Stone — 9 Michelle Stone— 9 Riley Stone — 9 Jim Stovall — 10 Jeff Stowers — 9 Mike Stowers — 10 Kymm Street — 9 Laura Sullivan — 10 Jerry Suit — 10 Sheila Surrena — 10 Celeste Susnis— 10 Glenn Susnis — 1 1 Atlanta Sutton — 1 1 Guy Sutton — 9 Shannon Swanson — 11 Tanya Swets — 10 Char Sytsma — 10 Underclassmen Dan Sytsma — 1 1 Jeff Sytsma — 9 Robert Sytsma — 10 Sherri Sytsma — 11 Chris Terborg — 9 Dianna Terborg — 10 Aaron Thompson — 9 Christopher Thompson — 9 Todd Tilev — 11 Amy Tillema — 10 Eric Tillema — 9 Jodi Tillema — 9 George Tirb — 11 Allison Toddy— 9 Steve Toppen — 9 Lisa Trinosky — 1 1 Ed Truman — 1 1 Bridget Tuohy — 9 Shannon Turner — 10 Ann Marie Uran — 10 Sherrie Urbahns — 9 Julie Valade — 9 Danny Valandingham— 10 Jenny Valandingham — 11 Max Valentine — 9 Linnea Van Bruggen — 9 Gary Van Kley — 11 Barb Van Tholen — 9 Debbie Van Vuren — 9 Tim Vanderhere — 9 Kevin Vawter — 10 Dana Verplank — 10 Tammy Voyles — 9 Shawn Wachs — 9 Michelle Wait — 10 Tracy Walden — 10 Jennifer Wall — 11 Jeanette Walsh — 10 Darla Walstra — 10 Mike Walstra — 9 Tricia Walstra — 10 Gina Walther — 10 1 30 Underclassmen Howard Weber — 10 Aaron Webster — 9 Jenny Wells — 1 1 Bill Wenglarz — 11 Mary Wheeler — 11 Ryan Whitaker — 10 Alivie Whited — 10 Bryan Whitmore— 10 Todd Whitmore— 11 Jim Wiening — 9 Jim Wiers — 9 Tricia Wiers- 10 Jennifer Wiggs — 11 Don Wilkinson — 9 Shelly Wilson— 10 Wayne Winkler — 10 Tammi Winn — 9 Amy Wireman — 1 1 Cindy Wireman— 1 1 JR Wireman — 10 Jamie Wireman— 9 Lisa Wireman — 11 Lorra Wireman — 10 Meredith Wireman— 1 1 Sam Wireman— 10 Scott Wireman— 9 Lisa Wisz— 9 Ed Witvoet— 10 Jerry Wolf — 10 Josh Wood — 10 Kristy Wood — 11 Jeremy Woolever — 11 Sarah Woolwine— 10 Amanda Woudema — 10 Keith Woudema— 1 1 Jessica Wyatt — 9 Dawn Yankey — 10 Mike York— 11 Pam Zandstra— 9 Jeff Zelencik — 9 Kristin Zylstra — 9 Val Zylstra — 11 Underclassmen “What are you doing in the hallway” asks Principal Donald Metzger. Assistant Principal George Post, completes a par- ent call regarding a student ' s absenteeism. Assistant Principal Richard McEwan schedules a sporting event for the 88-89 sports season. Business Dept. Dee Fritch-Dept. Head BS-IU, MS-ISU Vocational License-lSU Lynn Ginzer BS-IU, MA-Ball State Jerry Hale BS, MA-Ball State Peggy Tucker BS-Calumet College MS-IUNW Diane Zacher BS, MAE-Ball State Language Arts Dept. Kathy Crosby-Dept. Head BA-Valparaiso University MS-IU Tim Adams BA-Ball State Betty Brown BS-IU MAT-Depaul Kathy Eckert BA, MALS-Valparaiso University Doug Greenlee BS, MA-IU Ann Krejsa BS, MA-IU MS-Northeastern Pat Price BS, MS-IUNW Cristi Rayman BS-Drake MS-Western Illinois Martha Young BS, MA-Ball State Kay Masten BS, MS-Ball State Sally Wiseman BA, MS-Valparaiso University Staff Renovation Nets 14 Teachers Improvement Advances Education Assistant Superintendent Dr. Parker arrives at the high school for a Gifted and Talented meeting. Superintendent Leroy Webdell surveys a document pertaining to the new rule requiring snow days. Fine Arts Dept. Sarah Miller-Dept. Head BA-Valparaiso University MALS-Valparaiso University Bill Darnell BS-ISU MALS-Valparaiso University Valerie McCoy- BS-U of I Practical Arts Dept. Ron Hine-Dept. Head BS-Ball State MS-IU Dave Jenkins BS, MS-IU Shawn McDowell BS-Eastern Kentucky Jennifer Schroeder BS, MAT-IU Paula Wellmaker BS, MS-ISU Steve Inman BS, MS-Purdue Mathematics Dept. Judy Roberts-Dept. Head BS-Manchester College MS-Purdue Norm Abbring BS-Tri-State College MA-Hope College Herald Hostetler BA-Ball State MSE-Purdue Dawn Gross BA-IU Allen Nagel BS-St. Joseph College MS-IU Bill Orsburn BS-IU Mark Ladd BS-Ball State Faculty 133, Teachers End Dispute; Settle On Two Year Contract Physical Education Sue Hanley-Dept. Head MS — BA-Purdue Charlie Boston MS-Western Illinois Steve Hackett BS-Franklin College Science Dept. Steve Maple-Dept. Head BA-University of Evansville MA-Purdue Julia Haines BA-Whittenberg MA-IU Robert Heid BS-Manchester University MA-IU Steve Martin BS— MA-IU Mike Masten BS — MA-Purdue Kristi Slaby BA-Ball State MA-Valparaiso Social Studies Larry Sakel-Dept. Head MS-IU — BA-Evansville MA-Valparaiso JD-Blackstone School of Law CD-Moody Bible Institute Jim Daubenheyer BS — MS-IU Jerry Hoover BS — MS-Purdue Bob Lewis BS-Franklin College MS-IU Special Needs Dept Greg Oliver BS-David Lipscomb College MIMH-ISU MA-Ball State Behavior Disorders-IU Maureen Melton BS— MA-IU Media Center Ron McAtee BS— MA-Ball State MA-Purdue Pool Director Tanya Price BS-Eastern University AS-Wabash Nurse Jenny Tillema Aides Irene Hoffman Arlene Jabaay Dodi McLemore Kathy Misch Cindy Tillema .1 34 Teachers Far Left: Sec. Jill Kozak checks the absence list. Left: Sec. Kim Mount checks next years schedules. Below Far Left: Jane Stimple puts grades into the computer. Below Middle: Phebe Klapp adds up ticket sales. Below: Janet Morrison enjoys her break. Above Far Left: Jerry Hughes is caught off guard. Above Left: Mary Carson reaches to hang up the phone. Above: On March 18, Mrs. Aria Myers succumbed to cancer. As Mr. Post ' s secretary Mrs. Myers will be remembered for her warm smile and firm stand on absenteeism. Far left: School Board Members-Mrs Hanewich, Mr. Nordstrom, Mr. Green, Mr. Heerema, Mrs. Stansberry, Not Pictured: Mr. Quigley. - t6e t wite tfait WORK OUT Dose of spirit. Sectional hysteria climaxing in a 77-66 victory over Lowell became Regional tears after a 45-47 loss. The football team found themselves in class 4A with a new coaching staff headed by Mr. Bos ton. Fluorescent clothing went out of style three years ago but made a comeback for the Cross Country and Track teams. Runners were required to wear reflec- tive vests for safety on the roads. Sports injuries were minimized due to extensive training and trainer, Miss McLemore. JV Basketball team made history when they beat Lake Central after going into overtime four times. Donna Gluth competed in the State Diving meet. w With determination on his face, Dan Sytsma looks to score against the River Forest Ingots. The Kougars defeated their foes for a conference victory. Andy Harper holds off the River Upon releasing the ball at the Forest defense as Craig Nagdeman free throw line, Kori Kros awaits the launches the ball. outcome of her shot. Sports Division Marv Topped practices his wind up for the season opener against Boone Grove on April 5. Making it to State did not come easy for Mike Hoffman. Mike compe- ted against teammates for a place on the state team. Sports Division SPIKE ’87 Spikers Conquer Adjustments Preparing for serve reception, Jennifer Wiggs is on her toes with her teammates looking on. A djustments and chal- lenges dominated the ' 87 season. “When you go up against fifth-ranked Clin- ton Central and win, you must be doing something right. stated Ms. Price. During the middle of Au- gust when the practices be- gain it looked like the road might be rough. However, after adjusting to a new coach and to new roles on the team, the spikers were off to a rewarding season. They finished with a 16-7 record and earned a share of the conference title for the first time in 12 years. Along with the chal- lenges came the sweet smell of success. The spik- ers gave perennial-power Valparaiso a run for their money by extending the match into three games. Al- though the games at times became very intense, the taste of victory eluded the spikers. In any event, the game prepared them for the Twin Lakes Tourney, a first time appearance for the lady spikers, and it proved they could hold their own against tough teams. Spik- ers defeated fifth-ranked Clinton Central in three im- pressive games. Junior varsity team start- ed off the season on the same note as varsity; they had to make an adjustment to a new coach. Season ended in a rewarding man- ner as they finished with a 17-4 record. As for the freshmen, it was the challenge of a new environment in addition to the adjustment needed for a new coach. Coming into a new school and program, letting determination and dedication lead the way, they finished the season a disappointing 0-7. At the fall awards pro- gram the individuals were highlighted. For the varsity; Cami Wiers was Best De- fensive Player, Kelli Andree was Best Offensive Player, Denise Rossa was Best Server, Gina Walther had Most Block Kills and Darla Walstra received the Men- tal Attitude Award. Earning all-conference honors were Cami Wiers, Kelli Andree, and Denise Rossa; Gina Walther got honorable men- tion. Winners of the Junior Varsity awards were Shelli Meppelink, Best Defensive Player; Melissa Brown, Most Improved; and Kim Moolenaar, Mental Atti- tude. Bump setting, Cami Wiers guides the ball to the side of her teammate Kelli Andree for her to spike. Concentrating on proper tech- nique. Denise Rossa squares her shoulders for a great save. Volleyball Skying through the air, Kelli An- dree fakes the spike and goes for the opponent ' s dink kill. Varsity Volleyball Front Row: D. Rossa, S. Dobson, R. Hart Row 2: J. Wiggs, C. Wiers, K. Andree Row 3: Coach Fulmer, T. Wiers, G. Walther, Coach Price J.V. Volleyball Front Row: B Myers, T. Davis, S. Meppe- link, M. Brown Row 2: A. Tillema, K. Moolenaar, C. Hen- drix, J. Peterson, C. Heironimous Row 3: Coach Fulmer, M. Hine, G. Kaper, D. Terborg, A. Holloway, S. Kaper, Coach Price Determination Anchors Harriers O Q_ A t the sound of the gun the male striders set a pace to what would inevita- bly become a one, two, three regional victory. Steve Hoffman rallied for the first place position fol- lowed by Sean Kostelnik and Steve Cherry. The re- gional victory was preempt- ed by a first place sectional triumph with Sean Kostelnik grabbing first place individ- ual honors. After these two victories, the team contin- ued to shine by finishing second in semi-state com- petition and eighth in the state meet. We had lots of determi- nation, stated enthusias- tic Coach Prochno, “Lots of guts, some ability, and no defined leaders around.” The team’s success was not inborn as was seen by their dedication during tough summer workouts, Coach Prochno replied on practices, “No messing around, No talk. No going over plays. No going over strategy. No worry or time spent on what our oppo- nents do. They never stand around and watch someone else do something or talk during our practices. We are ALL out there for one reason and that is to be as good as absolutely possi- ble and there ' s only one way to get there.” The team finished first in the Northwest Hoosier Con- ference for the fourth straight year. All — Confer- ence honors were received by Steve Hoffman, Sean Kostelnik, Steve Cherry, Mike Liss and Jeff Sytsma. Honorable mention was giv- en to Deiter Markland and Todd Tilev. All — State hon- ors were earned by Steve Hoffman and Sean Kostel- nik who placed twenty — th- ird and twenty — fifth, re- spectively, in the state meet. Making his way down the regional chute, Steve Hoffman leaves the other runners in the dust as he earns an individual first. With pain and determination on his face, Deiter Markland fights to catch his opponent who is only a few short strides away. Boys Cross Country Trudging through the mud and rain Sean Kostelnik and Steve Hoffman work for individual success as well as that of the team. Setting the pace for the start of the race the Kougar team fights for the top positions. Cross Country Team Front Row: G. Daugherty, L. Ryska, R. Mabie, C. Sytsma, L. Fagen Middle Row: S. Cherry, M. Hoffman, R. Stone, D. Markland, J. Sytsma Back Row: Coach Prochno, M. Liss, S. Hoffman, S. Kostelnik, C. Susnis, Coach Groet Checking out their previous exploits. Todd Tilev and Deiter Markland pass some time during the girl’s sectional. o Boys CC KV Opp North Newton Kouts 4 - wp.y Rensselaer Invite North White Vest Central Rensselaer ' lew Prairie Invite tebron -owell innover Central _ake Central Invite vlorth Newton Invite Crown Point meet Knox Jr t County afayet-te Jeff meet WHC meet ectional eqional S«mi- State State Championships 8 } I 45 W 15 j Dtv 25 25 1 l«t 1 l i i I st 8 w w w w s a w w Boys Cross Country r Success Highlights “87” Females Z DC S hort and sweet exem- plified the “87” lady striders in practice as well as individuals. Leading the way was 80 pound sopho- more Celeste Susnis. The tiny harrier carried her weight through the season undefeated and broke the record at state competi- tion. She set the mark with a time of 13:26. After the victory Coach Prochno said, “Celeste may have knocked girls cross country up a notch.” As for the girls cross country team, they had an outstanding season. Among their accomplish- ments were qualifying for the girls’ regionals. The girls ' finished second at the Lemon Lake sectional de- feating a very powerful Crown Point team. Coach Prochno was proud of his team, he em- phasized that their success came from a strong desire and determination to excel. When asked about prac- tice, Prochno said “When they start, they go to work and they don’t stop until they’re done. Good solid running from start to stop with breaks to get their wind back whenever appli- cable. I layout practice, I administer it, and they do it exactly the way I want it and, more often sooner than later, they enjoy it.” At the fall awards ban- quet the girls were reward- ed for their efforts. Lori Fa- gen was presented with a captain award, Gretchen Daugherty was Rookie of the Year, and Mary Kiersma was Most Improved. Ce- leste Susnis received Out- standing Runner and All- State Runner. Mr. Prochno received the NWHC Coach of The Year Award. After winning State, Celeste Sus- nis is congratulated by teammate Mary Kiersma. With her eyes fixed on the finish line, Gretchen Daugherty begins striding away from the competi- tion. Girls Cross Country Eighty pound wonder, Celeste Susnis strides to the front at the Highland Invite. Individual victories were in the forecast for Celeste, as she finished the season unde- feated. Determination is the key for Char Sytsma. Working hard through the summer gave Char and the other girls a first at the Twin Lakes In- vite. Knocking 40 seconds off the old state record, Ce- leste Susnis receives cordial congratulations. Sec- tional. regional, and state champion, Celeste Susnis brushed through the chutes with record setting marks. As their spikes catch the dirt, Wendy Hamstra and Beth Byrom stride to pass the competition. o Girls CC KV Opp Rensselaer Invite 3 rd New Prairie Invite qth Lowell 23 32 W Highland Invite Lafayette Jeff Invite 5+n Valparaiso 35 24 L EC Central 35 W Twin Lakes Invite 1 Sec+icnal 2 nd Regional 7 State — Celeste Susnis 1 st Place o Girls Cross Country LU cc O ll Linksters Find Success In Division B oys and Girls Golf teams were separate but equal” for the first time in the school’s history. It was moral victory for the fe- male golfers who no longer had to compete for posi- tions on the boys team. Seniors Stacy Schoon- veld and Jill Szekely’s struggles were finally brought to an end their sen- ior year. Stacy stated, I think it ' s great that we final- ly got a girls golf team, es- pecially for those girls com- ing up who really enjoy playing.” Jill and Stacy were members of the boy’s team for two years. Coach Lauraitis com- mented, “Splitting the team helped the girls because they were able to compete at their own level instead of trying to compete with the boys.” Jill and Stacy agreed that it was no sim- ple task playing against the guys. The girls presented a positive outlook by finishing the season with a 5-3 re- cord. The list of schools with established teams which they competed against included Valpar- aiso, McCutcheon and Crown Point. The girls fin- ished eighth out of ten teams in sectionals. Boy’s team came into the season with a positive atti- tude having lost only one player from last year’s 13-2 squad. Leading the way for the Kougars was senior Scot McAtee. Scot finished his high school career as the school record holder in low nine-hole average and low eighteen-hole average. Other varsity members in- cluded Paul Kingma, Sean McAtee, Jeremy Woolever, Bob Motyka and Todd Tilev. For the first time since its beginning four years ago the golfers won their own in- vite. Unfortunately the Kou- gars placed a disappoint- ing tenth at the Rensselaer invite after shooting their worst front nine score of the year. At the conference meet the Kougars came in third bettering their fourth place finish from last year. Scot McAtee made the All- Conference team and Sean McAtee and Jeremy Wool- ever made Honorble Men- tion All-Conference. They finished the season at 7-5. At the awards banquet Scot McAtee earned the Most Valuable Golfer and Mental Attitude awards; Todd Tilev received Most Valuable Junior Varsity Golfer and recognized as Most Improved Junior Var- sity was Carl DeFries. A look of concentration covers Jeremy Woolever’s face as he lines up an important putt toward the end of the round. A swirl of sand marks the launch- ing of a ball out of the sandtrap by Kelly Motyka. Pulling the flag, Bob Motyka antici- pates his teammate ' s putt to sink in the hole. Girl’s Golf Front Row: M. Terborg, C. Nuest. Row 2: J. Szekely, S. Schoonveld, K. Moytka, Coach Laur- aitis. Boy’s Golf Front Row: B. Slager, S. McAtee. T Tilev, P. Kingma, S. McAtee, Row 2: Coach Lauraitis. C. DeVries, K. Bierma, B. Motyka, J. Woolever, B, Kingma. A powerful chip shot by Carl DeVries rockets the ball out of the trap and onto the green. Boys Golf Sou+h Newton Lake SjTxnon River Forest Boone Graze Hanover Central yiipamac K Invrre North Jeclspn fiCHS Inv rre Rensselaer HWHC Lowell North Newton Chesterton Girls Golf Benton Central Nortf White obou-t i Central County Lowell McCirtjneor O nto ' i Hobo Lake Tri - n NeCu-h«heor u West Central 239 287 b hi m l w 222 223 W 236 27M W 2 28 213 L 2 28 285 W Lady Swimers Set Record Times S plash!” was the win- ning sound made by Kelly Walleske, Donna Gluth, Michelle Mclntire and Julie Harvey as they broke several swimming records. Kelly Walleske set and reset her 100 butterfly re- cord several times during the season to finish with a best time of 1:22. Donna Gluth, Kelly Wal ' eske, Mi- chelle Mclntire and Julie Harvey established the Medley Relay record with a time of 2:22.67. Donna Gluth broke her own diving record with a score of 215 in six dives and 337.6 in eleven dives. Donna was the only mem- ber of the team to continue to state, where she finished 32nd. The team, as a whole took ninth in sectionals and ended the season with a re- cord of 4-7. The girls lifted weights, did aerobics, and swam between 3,000- 5,000 yards per practice. Coach Kristi Slaby would like to add off-season weight training and summer swim clinics and meets in the upcoming years. Slaby stated that the training im- proved her team “greatly.” The season ended with the annual awards banquet. Tammy Pawlik received tro- phies for Co-Captain and Mental Attitude; Angie Brown collected Co-Cap- tain and Most Valuable Swimmer awards; Michelle Mclntire was the recipient of the Rookie of the Year; Donna Gluth received Most Valuable Diver. Receiving Most Valuable Swimmer was Julie Harvey and Jeni Wall collected the Most Im- proved Swinmmer award. Lisa TrinosKey breaststrokes to the wall while competing in the 200 individual medley. Swimming Head-over-heels or heels-over- head, Donna Gluth shows her love (or diving during a meet. With one last pull Bridgette Tuohy glides across the finish line in the 100 freestyle. Girls Swim Team; Front Row: J. Harvey, L. Trin- oskey, D. Gluth, M.McIntire, T. Polleck. Row 2: J. Wall, K Kennedy, L. Ghergin, A. Brown, K. Wal- leske, J. Tanis, Manager Scarlett Yoder, Coach Slaby. During the meet, Julie Harvey performs her re- quired back dive before the judges. Swimming Q I- At Homecoming Festivities, Roby Atkins makes his way through the tunnel. The Kou- gars defeated Lake Station Ea- gles 21-0 for the first home- coming victory in three years. “Set, 52, go, yells quarter- back Craig Nagdeman as he checks the Spartan defense. Football Gridders Capture Cracker Barrel S tarting with a bang the gridders destroyed de- fending sectional champi- on, Hammond Gavit, by a score of 42-0. The outlook was bright for the team as three individual records were set. Jeff Hershman grabbed the single game in- terception record with three against the Gladia- tors and Craig Nagdeman set two more; most touch- down passes in a game: four, and most yards pass- ing in a game: 190. First year varsity coach Charles Boston brought professional playing exper- ience onto Fred Jones Field from his days with the New York Stars of the World Football League. The Ho- bart native’s career includ- ed starting as defensive back for Hobart High School his senior year, playing for Western Illinois University and two years of Pro football. His coaching tenure included stops at Munster High School, Ho- bart High School, and Val- paraiso University. With Boston came the hope of renewed interest in foot- ball. Highlights of the season included a 14-7 victory over arch-rival Rensselaer reco- vering the coveted Crack- er-Barrel which has resided at Rensselaer for seven years; and a 21-0 home- coming victory over Lake Station. Along with the expecta- tions and highlights of the season came many critical moments. One such in- stance occurred when starting defensive back Doug Myers ended his high school career after he in- jured his knee at the jambo- ree. The team’s seniors be- came plagued with injuries: running back Andy Harper sat out for two games with a sprained ankle and back problems, starting lineman Brian Risner broke his an- kle at practice during Homecoming week, and Mike Rhoades played when his knee injury allowed. The varsity team finished at 4-5 with a 3-2 conference record. At the fall awards banquet Coach Boston along with assistant coaches Joe Chester, Shawn McDowell, Bill Pete, and John Carlson recog- nized individuals. Most Valuable Offensive Player was Andy Harper. Leading the teams in tackles and also named Most Valuable Defensive Player was Tim Howard. Rich Hemphill re- ceived the Most Improved Award. THe Kougar Pride Award which is given to the player who most exempli- fies a K.V. athlete, was giv- en to two players: Andy Harper and Bryan Risner. Coach Boston also recog- nized Roby Atkins and Paul Kingma for their excellent academic work. KV Op p varsiry son Hammond Gavi ' l ' K iver Forest orth Newhon Rensselae 4orrn Juaj Highland . .a.Ke Stat ion Griffith Gary Wirt 4orth Newton Rensselaer Lowell Twin Lakes Crown Point River Forest Freshmen North Judson „ Lafayette Jerfi Rensselaer North Judson ake Station rown Point ensselaer erson Kougar krunch time comes for an unfortunate River Forest Ingot as teammates Andy Harper and Chad Helton take him down for a loss. 149 Football Freshman Football Front Row: D. Jones, J. Peal, A. Sprout, R. Richie, T. Nowak, B. Brock, J. Stowers, C. Cavender Middle Row: S. Grevenstuk, T. Brown, R. Franzen, J. Exton, T. Huber, M. Brewster, C. Rose, A.J. Web- ster, J. Andre Back Row: Coach B. Orsburn, G. Sutton, T. Hartley, 0. Nannenga, S. Vanderhere, M. Shepherd, M. Wal- stra, M. Luzzader, C. Martin, Coach F. Ginzer A fired up Kougar team offers a word of thanks and congratula- tions to Denny Urhammer after he recovers a fumble. Varsity Football Front Row: C. Allen, R. Sonaty, D. Wachs, R. Howard, P. Norwine, C. Robinson, C. Jeffries, M. Phillips, J. Ceglarek, C. Schaffer, T. Liffick, C. Nagedman, T. Rossmanith Middle Row: H. Brockus, R. Denton, J. Kelley, J. Pettet, R. Hemphill, D. Odle, D. Krafp, B. Davis, JC. Kirk, J. Mackall, S. Solomy, K. Pettet, L. Duranleau.T. Burkes, A. Harper, D. Kamminga, D. Myers, A. Irvine, Coach S. McDowell Back Row: Coach C. Boston, Coach Carlson, M Rhoades. M Maxey, C. Helton, D. Uhrhammer, B. Risner, T. Schoonveld, P. Kingma, B. Stanton, J. Hanson, C. St. Cyr, B. Exton, B. Smith T. Howard, J. Martin, R. Atkins, M Toppen, Coach J. Chester, Coach B. Pete Setting up for rebound and a possi- ble fast break, Robb Walstra and Dan Sytsma do some serious blocking-out under the opponent ' s basket. Slicing through the defense, Todd Galloway goes up for two with a reverse layup. Kougars destroyed NWHC foe, North Newton, by a score of 63-56. FAR RIGHT: Where will it come down? When?” are the questions that run through the mind of John Hoover as he eagerly anticipates the rebound. Boys Basketball Kougars Return To Regional In ‘88 F ive, four, three, two, one!” the buzzer sounded. Fans flooded the floor as the team captured their first sectional crown under Coach Jerry Hoover as they beat the Lowell Red Devils 77-62. As Cagers were lifted to the shoulders of family and friends, the ju- bilant moment was carried through with the chant “We are K.V.” Although the team was considered the underdog going into the sectional fi- nal, they became a force to be reckoned with as they jumped to a quick 16-5 lead at the end of the first quar- ter. The team established itself on the boards and at the defensive end of the court where they totally frustrated the shorter Low- ell squad on the inside. At one point Lowell trailed by as much as 22 points. Coach Hoover stated, “I knew the game wasn ' t over at 33- 1 1 . They (Lowell) just didn’t give up. At the end of the third quarter Lowell tied up the game at 42 before the Kougars put them away for good. At regional competition Kougar’s faced Tri-County, a team thick in leadership and experience. The team came out fighting and played tough throughout the contest. Kougar squad came out on top with a 78- 64 victory to clinch a mat- chup with host Lafayette Jefferson. Unfortunately the Kougars could not beat the Jeff jinx as they lost a close game in the final sec- onds 47-45. The team won their last regular season game against Benton Central. Team leader Troy Pender- grass compiled a rare tri- ple-double. A triple-double is when a player has double digit statistics in three dif- ferent categories in a single game. Troy scored 34 points, snared 13 re- bounds, and dished out 10 assists. Kougars prevailed 84-65. Key players on the squad included Todd Galloway, Robb Walstra, Dan Zylstra, Jeff Martin, Dan Sytsma and John Hoover. Kougar’s superior size (four plyers 6’4” or taller) enabled them to pound the ball inside against smaller team. Other players who saw varsity ac- tion were Daryl Knip, Bob Stanton and Gary VanKley. Junior Varsity set a school record when they defeated Lake Central in four overtimes 78-76. High- lights of the season includ- ed victories over Portage and a tough Lake Central team. They finished the season 8-12. Varsity players recog- nized at the Winter Sports Banquet were Mike Bryan for Best Field Goal Percent- age; Robb Walstra grabbed Best Free Throw Percent- age and Leading Re- bounder awards; receiving recognition for Most As- sists and Most Steals was Troy Pendergrass; Todd Galloway took Most Charges and receiving the Harvey Kampenga Mental Attitude Award was Bill Sytsma. For the Junior Var- sity Sam Wireman earned Best Defensive Player sta- tus; John Brown netted the Best Free Throw Percent- age award; Bill Shepherd received Leading Re- bounder and Doug Schultz was recognized as Most Im- proved. While bringing the ball down court Troy Pendergrass searches the defense for an opening to score a quick two. Varsity: F-ront Row: M. Bryan, T. Pendergrass, B. Sytsma, D. Knip, B. Stanton, J. Martin, T. Galloway. Second Row: Coach Ganzeveld, Mr. Daubenheyer, D. Zylstra, D. Sytsma, R. Walstra, J. Hoover, Coach Hackett, Coach Greenlee, Head Coach Hoover. Junior Varsity: Front Row: T. Hartley, C. Jeffries, J. Brown, S. Wireman, D. Schultz, B Sytsma. Back Row: B. Shepherd, S. Olson, B. Whitmore, G. Vank- ley, M. Hein. Boys Basketball Hanover Central J wm Lakes rown nsint Kouts Portoqe MJvUfferson Qr i frith North Newton Valparaiso River Forest -tiohlancl -owe II Hebron Rensselaer .ake Station ake Central Rort+1 Judson .afayet+e Harrison ienfin Centr a Hanover Central Hebron jowe II LftlFftyel e Klefferson KV Opp 57 W 73 W 54 L n W Recruits Lead Lady Kougars in ’88 Y outh and inexperience were the main points for the varisty Girls basket- ball team. At several times Coach Bill Orsburn started only one senior along with two sophomores. The re- cruits, however, proved their worth as sophomore Laura Ryska took scoring honors in several games and freshman Gina Kaper added height to the lineup. The seniors were led by Cami Wiers who broke the single game assist record with 12 and set a new stan- dard for number of assists in a season with 128. Cami stated, “The season had its rough spots, but on the whole it was enjoyable and rewarding for me.” The “rough spots” in- cluded the tougher compe- tition that the team faced. Coach Orsburn had the schedule revised in order to help his players for the sec- tionals. The team played schools like Hobart, Gary Wirt, Benton Central (went to the final four) and La- fayette Harrison for the first time. Possibly the lady cagers best game of the season was played at Har- rison as they rallied from a 10 point second-half deficit to post a 52-40 victory. The girls finished the season with a 7-12 record. The Junior Varsity com- 1 piled a 10-8 mark under first-year coach Frank Ginzer. Sophomore Chantel Hendrix and freshman Kristy Marshall led the well- balanced team. At the Winter Sports Ban- quet Coach Orsburn recog- nized two players for out- standing honors on the var- sity team. Cami Wiers was awarded Most Assists and Best Free-throw Percent- age, and Rhonda Mabie re- ceived Most Rebounds and Most Points. In addition to their team honors, Rhonda was named to the All-Con- ference team and Cami earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors. For the Junior Varsity Allison Holloway earned Best Free-throw Percentage, Jenny Peterson grabbed the Most Rebounds award, and Chantel Hendrix earned Most Assists and Most Points. Looking at the clock, Coach Ors- burn and Coach Ginzer think about a final second strategy to use at the close of the third quarter. Leaving the South Newton Rebels in the dust, Cami Wiers looks to the basket as she goes in for the layup. After receiving the pass from Cami Wiers, Rhonda Mabie goes up, over, and around her opponents for two points. .152 Girls Basketball Getting her opponents on her back, Kori Kros goes to the basket for two points. EH Varsity Basketball front row: R. Hart, B Myers, L. Ryska, K. Andree, D. Walstra. Row 2: Coach Orsburn, C. Wiers, R. Mabie, D. Terborg, Coach Price and Coach Ginzer J.V. Basketball Front row: L. Wisz, C. Marshall, B. Myers, K. Zylstra. Row 2: L. Hershman, C. Hendrix, A. Davis, J. Peterson. Row 3: Coach Orsburn, J. Kampinga, A. Holloway, G. Kaper, M. Hine, Coach Price, and Coach Ginzer. Varsity KV Opp Morgan Twp. Be nron Centra! Munster Lake Station fct rf h� dammond nox 3oone Grove lobart Valparaiso North Judsen Lowell River Fore ' rt South Newton Rensselaer Lafavette Harrison Hanover Central South Newton Girl ' s Basketball ,153 z Q. In preparation for the meet, Kougar teammates show one another dif- ferent manuevers that might come in handy. Maneuvering for a better positioi Matt Kolonowski grapples with a opponent during a conferenc meet. Underclassmen Reach New Heights U nderclassmen’s per- formance highlighted the ' 88 Kougar wrestling season. Bright spots in- cluded sectional champion- ships for junior Larry Duran- leau and sophomores Rus- sel Sonaty and Rod Howard. All three advanced to regional action and Son- aty qualified for a semi- state berth. There he came one win away from a date at state competition. Two indi- vidual school records were set as junior Craig Robin- son established a new Fas- test Pin mark with a time of :08 and Duranleau tied the best for takedowns with 40. Haward had the team’s best individual record with an 18-4-1 mark. As for the rest of the sea- son Coach Walt Prochno expressed his sentiments, “I expected to win 80% of our meets. We only won 25% due to poor turnout and no leadership from the senior class. Despite some bad injuries, the under- classmen did a great job.” The injuries included Rod Howard’s broken hand and Shane Solomey’s dislocat- ed shoulder. Both contin- ued to wrestle and Howard won his weight class in sec- tionals while participating with his broken hand. An- other sectional winner was senior Mike Rhoades who only participated half of the season. Craig Robinson said of the season, We started out in the hole every meet because we had to forfeit three or four match- es due to our lack of wres- tlers. It is kind of hard to start out 18 or 24 points down. We should be able to do better next year.” The grapplers finished 5-15. Recipients of awards at the Winter Sports Banquet were Larry Duranleau for Rookie of the Year; Rod Howard earned Most Valu- able Wrestler; pinning down the Most Improved Award was Russel Sonaty; Shane Solomey received the Men- tal Attitude Award and rec- ognized as Co-Captains were Howard and Solomey. ,154 Wrestling With a look ot pain a Lake Station Eagle opponent finds himself at the mercy of Larry Duranaleau. Wrestling Front Row: L. Duranleau, M. Hurst, T. Nowak, R. Ritchie, D, Jones, D. Matthews, S, Cher- ry. Row 2: C. Schaffer, R. Howard, M. Kolanowski, C. Kirk, C. Robinson. Row 3: Coach Jenkins, B. Riffe, T. Tilev, M. Rhoades, S. Solomey, R. Sonaty, J. Lamer- ton. Coach Prochno Left: Stuck between a rock and a hard place, a Lake Station grappler is held in a cradle by semi-state participant Russel Sonaty. Wrestling KV Opp orlli K” ensselaer _ake Station _a v file jc l Grmib) West Si de Gary Wirt Marnmond Morton Munster Bishoo Noll West Central {non tammond nipn 3iver Foresr ' ft’fitwtor, .Orth Judion Wm Lakes $ $ 3 24 W W k l L Move! Jeff Mclntire encour- ages a team-mate to kick har- der after he pushes towards a flip-turn. Closing in on the finish line, Ron Evers breast-strokes his way down the lane for a first place finish. V 56 — — Swimming Practices Strengthen Swimmers in ’88 H ard, long and grueling practice led to a 12-1-1 season by the male swimmers. “Practices were very strenuous and helpful to the team’s strength and attitu- de,” commented Senior Ron Evers. During these practices, swimmers were required to swim approximately 8,000 yards a day. The practices were varied. Some laps were swum without kicking, some were swum without using the arms. Flippers, kickboards and nautilus equipment were used to build up the different mus- cle groups. Senior Ross Heronimous stated, “It ' s been one of the team’s best years.” This comment was back- ed by the team record and the two new school records set by Senior Rob Bierma. He swam the 200 Freestyle in 1:59. and the 500 Frees- tyle in 5:16. “I feel that the success of our season was due to the ability of our team as a whole,” commented Jeff “I feel that the success of our season was due to the ability of our team as a whole,” commented Jeff Groen. Coach Lauritis seemed to think so also and was ex- tremely impressed when the Kougars beat Lowell, Calumet, and Hammond High, and tied with Hobart. At the end of the season awards were given to Jeff Mclntire for mental attitude, Rob Bierma for most valu- able swimmer, and Aaron Sprout who received Rook- ie of the Year. Awaiting the sound of the gun, getting the edge on his opponents Aaron Sprout positions himself on early in the heet. the starting block with hopes of Front Row: A. Sprout, D. Stevenson, R. Kerr, D, Messman, B. Clark, C, Graf, Eric Mack, mgr. A. Snihurowycz. Second Row: J. Mclntire, R. Heironimus, J. Groen, R. Evers, K. Bier- ma, Coach Jim Lauraitis. In preparation for his race, Denny Messman concentrates on the fundamentals that are needed for a top notch performance After the diving competition, Jeff Groen and Jeff Mclntire watch the scoreboard to see how they need to compete in the second half of the meet. Beys c ewe 1 1 alumef orth Newton Knox North Judson South Newton Gary wirt Rensselaer South Newton Han-imond Griffith Hobart |vlor£h Neu KV Invite wton RCHS Invite Sectional KV Opp Swimming An afternoon game at K.V.’s home field presents a problem for third baseman Todd Galloway as he uses his mitt to block the sun. Stepping out of the batter ' s box, Mark Phillips looks to Coach Chester for a sign. Individuals Trigger 88 Diamondmen W hen the dust cleared, the umpire’s signal waved Todd Galloway safe and the diamondmen were one step closer to beating arch rival Rensselaer. After a seven inning slug fest, the diamondmen came out 14- 12 in a defeat over the Bombers. Personal bests included Craig Nagdeman’s Grand Slam with seven RBI’s. Chad Helton rips the ball for a 2 RBI double. Individualism was new head Coach Chester’s idea as he transferred players throughout the season looking for the right bal- ance. Pivotal position was held by Marvin Toppen. Ac- cording to baseball enthu- siasts the catcher was the heart of the game because he had to keep the pitcher cool. Watch the field and ir- ritate the batter all at once. “It’s a tough position, stated Toppen, “but I’m proud to have been select- ed as the main man.” For the Junior Varsity team Phil Norwine led the way with a .595 batting average. As a team they fin- ished the season with an 1 1-4 chronicle and the K.V. tournament title. Receiving the pitch out signal from catcher Marvin Toppen, Mike Wagner enters the stretch to keep an eye on the runner at first base. Varsity Baseball Front Row. K. Peters, C. Jeffries, P. Norwine, J. Brown, S. Fitzpatrick. Row 2. B. Shep- herd, C. Kirk, M. Toppen, D. Myers, M. Phillips. B Recker Row 3: Coach Chester, C. Nagdeman, B Lockhart, T. Galloway, C. Styr, C. Helton, Coach Pete Junior Varsity Baseball Front Row: D. Stalbaum, M Arambula, P. Norwine, T. Brown. Row 2: D. Jones, D. Caldwell, J. Brown, C. Jeffries, J. Peal. Row 3: Coach Chester, K. Peters, K. Pettet, J. Martin, B. Shepherd, and Coach Holmes. 160 Girls Track Dedication Pays Off For Tracksters z D cc Managing a smile for the camera despite the grueling effects of the race, Lori Fagen tries to place in the mile. «T rack is an individual I sport.” This stereo- type was dispelled by the ' 88 Kougar girls track team as they lost only two meets during the course of the season; one to Crown Point and the other to Rensse- laer. Relays (teamwork) played an important part in point production for the team as a few meets came down to the final relay for a decision. The girls finished 9-2-1. The distance events were the mainstay of the team with such runners as Char Sytsma and Gretchen Daugherty, who advanced to regional competition in the 800 meter run two mile respectively Celeste Sus- nis who qualified for the state meet in both the two mile and the mile. She cap- tured first place in the two mile through sectionals, re- gionals, and state competi- tion. Two individual records were broken as Lisa Web- ster set the new shotput standard with a heave of 37’5” and Celeste Susnis established a new mark in the two mile. These records were set during the section- al meet at Rochester. At the spring sports ban- quet, Coaches Paula Well- maker and Charlene Groet presented special awards. Lori Fagen, Melissa Sip- kema and Lisa Webster re- ceived Captain award; Most Valuable Field Event Person was Lisa Webster; Brenda Recker ran away with Most Valuable Sprinter award; Celeste Susnis grabbed the Most Valuable Distance Runner award; earning the Mental Attitude award was Denise Rossa and Gretchen Daugherty was Rookie of the Year. In preparation for the start of a race Chantel Hendrix tries to get the blood flowing with a few quick jumps. A finish with a smile is Char Syts- ma ' s motto. Char coasted to victo- ry as the last leg of the mile relay. A grimace of pain crosses Denise Rossa ' s face as she watched Mary Kiersma stretch before race time. Stretching is an integral part of many running sports such as track. In the last stretch of the 200 meter dash, Denise Rossa gives it her all in hopes of catching her opponent. Track Front Row: M Sipkema, M. Kiersma, D. Rossa, S. Susnis, L. Fagen. Row 2: B. Myers, W. Jackson, G. Daugherty, L. Webster, H. Belstra, T. Davis, C. Hendrix. Row 3: Coach Wellmaker, B. By- ron, M. Hein, G. Walther, A. Tillema, L. Burks, B. Recker, manager M Hart Xo 0 0 Girls Track •nsselaer twfon 0 Lowefl 3or+H Nt (not WmatnaO- Twin Lakes Invite Lake Station North Judson Crown Point We s+ Central Hebron Rensselaer Relay NWHc 7 River Forest Mr roan Twp SeCTionals Reqionals Sta+e KV Opp Rookie Dennis Uhrhammer finds that shotput fits his physique to a T. Many first year seniors such as Dennis came out and helped the team tremendously. At the start of the 400 meter race Jeff Sytsma and Sean Kostelnik sprint out to the lead and an even- tual victory. Tracksters Breed Success In ‘88 T he boys track team en- joyed a successful season as they finished 7- 4. Distance events pro- vided many points for the male tracksters as it did for the girls track team. Lead- ing the way for the Kougars in distance was Sean Kos- telnik. Sean captured first in the mile at sectionals and also qualified for regionals in the two mile. Other valu- able distance runners in- cluded Jeff Sytsma, Steve Cherry, and Dieter Mark- land. Many first-year seniors provided valuable points for the team in whatever was needed. Jeff Martin com- peted in many different events for the Kougars such as high jump, long jump, and sprint races. Den- nis Uhrhammer placed con- sistently in the shotput and discus. Top field event person was Tom Liffick. Tom im- proved throughout the sea- son and finished with the season and finished with the highest point total for field events. Special award winners were presented by Walt Prochno and Dan Roberts. Sean Kostelnik raced away with Most Valuable Runner; Tom Liffick earned Most Valuable Field Events award; receiving the Mental Attitude award was Jeff Martin and Curt Martin was recognized as Rookie of the Year. Jeff Martin clears the bar for a new personal best in the high jump. Jeff was one of the first year seniors who contributed to the track pro- gram. LU o During a singles match, Sam Wire- man winds his arm back for what will become an untouched serve by his opponent. Challenges Met in Rookie Season O n the east end of the school lie 20 tons of asphalt and concrete that are a pure beauty to the boys tennis team. For the first time in the 15 years that the tennis courts have been in existence, a tennis team was formed to utilize them. First year coach The- resa Effinger was very pleased with the team ' s re- sponse at the first practice August 10. Coach Effinger had 21 boys start the pro- gram and all 21 finished the season. Coach Effinger’s expec- tations were realistic. Teaching the boys to play tennis was one of her goals. Competition and fun were what she wanted to create. She also wanted to get the players started with sound fundamentals and develop a sense for the game. She stated, “Most of the play- ers had played tennis be- fore, but almost all of them had never had lessons on a consistent basis. So the game was familiar but not developed for most play- ers.” One person who fit these exceptions was Da- vid Bar. He had had tennis lessons and surprised a lot of the players. His skill and agility proved helpful throughout the season. Coach Effinger was the number one player at West- ern Michigan University and was emplyed as a club pro at several clubs. Her talent helped the boys to finish their first season at 2-4 and helped them go 1-4 at sec- tionals. At the fall sports banquet the Most Improved was Steve Ganzeveld, Most consistent was David Bar and Best Doubles record was Bill Sytsma. Coach Effinger utilized her talent for the advantage of others in the spring for the first girl ' s tennis team in the history of Kankakee Valley. For all of the girls this was a new experience, but one that they enjoyed. Sherri Kaluf said, “We had a lot of fun together and coach Effinger really taught us a lot.” Although the girls fin- ished their season 1-8, they improved with each meet. A doubles match against North Judson left Stacy Schoonveld and Sherri Ka- luf with their opponents the loners on the court until after eight o’clock at night. The girls lost the match but gave an experienced North Judson team a run for their money. At the spring sports ban- quet Coach Effinger award- ed Most Valuable Player to Stephanie Hamstra who ad- vanced to regional compe- tition and Most Improved to Dawn Yankey. 164, At the Lowell meet, Bob Sytsma finds himself chasing after a ball he missed during warm-ups. Serving to her teammate, Lorra Wireman tries to make it a perfec- tion. Boys Girls Tennis During a mid-afternoon day, Tracy Walden awaits the serve with her eyes squinting and her body in the ready stance. At a pre-game practice, Stacy Schoonveld practices reception from Coach Effinger. Girl’s Tennis Front Row: T. Walden, J. Kocur, L. Schoonveld, L. Wireman, M. Wireman, A. Fagen, S. Hamstra. Row 2: Coach Effinger, S. Howard, J. Wil- liamson, S. Kaluf, R. Malocha, S. Schoonveld, D. Yankey, J. Beckman. Boy ' s Tennis Front Row: S. McAtee, J. Steiner, J. Kolanowski. Row 2: J. Mclntire, K. Hoffman, S. Prohl, J. Sanders, B. DeYoung, S. Wireman. Row 3: B. Sytsma, T. DeVries, T. Pendergrass, J. Groen, S. Ganzeveld. Boys Girls Tennis Cheerleaders Capture Spirit Stick 166 Cheerleaders “T wo bits, four bits, I six bits, a dollar,” was a familiar phrase heard by spectators at sporting events where cheerleaders were present boosting school spirit. Cheerleaders were in charge of hyping up the student body to encour- age their team for a victory. The work the cheer- leaders did behind the scenes was often over- looked. They were respon- sible for making posters and locker decorations and organizing spirit days and pep sessions. They gath- ered on Tuesdays and Thursdays for practice and in preparation for weekend events. One Saturday be- fore boys basketball sec- tional the cheerleaders took time to paint the town. They also planned a bril- liant basketball regional pep session that included relay races between the classes. The relay involved riding a tricycle, hoola hooping, crab walking, and placing the forehead on the end of a bat and spinning in a circle. Some of the spirit days the cheerleaders had preceding the regional were generic day, punk out day, and graffiti day. During the summer they attended a cheerleading camp at Valparaiso Univer- sity to help them create these ideas. At camp they learned new cheers, met new people with new ideas, and competed against oth- er schools. In competition the Varsity cheerleaders took a second place all- round finish beating a very talented Fort Wayne Dwenger. They also re- ceived a first place spirit stick. Individual Tracey Hunter received a top ten individual award. Tracey was quoted as saying, “This was the toughest competition we ever faced at camp, but it was also the most rewarding and suc- cessful. For the Junior Varsity squad, they spent their time practicing with the Varsity squad. Their biggest chal- lenge as a unit came when they worked together to perfect their dance routine. This year they danced to the tunes of Burning Up” by Madonna. At camp the Junior Varsity finished with a third place all-around award. At the winter awards ban- quet the cheerleaders said their goodbyes to Coach Figel. The girls honored her with a bouquet of flowers. Cheerleader smiles leave the faces of JV cheerleaders Chris Kruger and Dawn Yankee in the heat of an important game. During a hectic sectional week, the Varsity cheerleaders are shown appreciation of their efforts through corsages and balloons. Kougar spirit is spread all through DeMotte as the cheerleaders paint shop windows before sec- tionals. Concentration is intense as the Varsity cheerleaders calm the rowdy KV crowd into silence for a Kougar free-throw during section- als. 1 3 V Allison Hale leads the crowd with a big smile and a cheer to encour- age the Kougar basketball players to a victory. Varsity Cheerleaders - Front Row: A. Hale; Second Row: P. Gamble, T. Parker; Third Row: T. Whitaker, T, Hunter(captain), C. Hittle. J.V. Cheerleaders - Left to Right: D. Yankee, S, Nannega, T. Winn, A. Fagen, (captain), C. Kruger, S. Pavloff. 0 0 Cheerleaders Kougar Rower Push if Kouqars, Take 1+ all fht way TWfsfcp fine Bomot fcrskwe.to i v | t wvx t L §w pay We ' ve taken enough ' Now if s+lmefa win Kougar Pswer Will now . . begin. 0 0 Cheerleaders t oc Q. ) Varsity head coach, Jerry Hoover and Spirit Club sponsor. Bob Lewis cordially congratulate each other on their fine portrayals of punk rockers during dress up days before regionals. Kougar Followers Illustrate Spirit School spirit shined as Kelly Mo- tyka and Tricia Frankowski ex- change conscripts on graffiti day. Students came dressed in ripped up jeans and old ragged tee-shirts that through the course of the day were covered with names, region- al sayings, and pictures. Hoover Day brings out the fashion statement of Jeff Pettet as he shows that he is a Sharp Dres- sed Man”. Hoover Day was part of spirit week during girls ' basketball sectionals. At the regional pep session, An- chorman Mike Liss crabwalks his way to the finish line for a senior first place finish. Students ' enthu- siasm elevated to heights that have not been seen in Kougar Kountry since 1985 when they won their last sectional. Adjusting the tune on the jam box Tracy Ailes takes a break trom de- corating. During sectional week many seniors sacrificed their time to help inspire school spirit by de- corating the lockers to the movie theme, “Animal House”. Intently watching the Kougars battle the Lowell Red Devils in the sectional championship game, Keith Woudema and Barry Siegers anticipate another sectional crown. “Gimme a K! screams Doug Myers as he joins the cheerlead- ers in boosting school spirit. Spirit Club, Front Row. T Napier, J. Polletta, T. Goth, T. Obachon, T. Galloway, Sponsor Bob Lewis. Second Row: J. Hawkins, T. Winn, S. Swanson, T. Cambe, C. Jenness, A. Fase, J. Kocur, S Wilson. Third Row: T. Bush, R. Roberts, T. Hunter, C. Hittle, A. Toddy, K. Moolenaar, K. Knip, J. Wyatt, S. Hughes, K. Henke. Fourth Row: S. Pavloff, J. Beckman, A. Fagen, S. Nannega, V. Simmons, K. Martin, E. Myers, T. Rude, A. Curless, J. Crane Fifth Row: D. Messman, T. Deyoung, L. Wisz, J. Kaper, E. Truman, J. McComb. 0 KANKAKEE VALLEY School song 0 o We will be faithful +0 our Kankakee Home cf fhe Kougars we ' ll olwoys be. New we Hail you as we say We ore behind yea all hhe way. Strivmq for Hencr and iirhec) ' rhy •� Loyal and faithful we ' ll always be Our Kougar feam will figh+, ■fight And be true fodhe red and whife. Spirit ( ) cc LU z Warming up before a meet, Jeremy Woolever and his fellow team- mates putt around to loosen up. Setter Denise Rossa serves with ease to her opponents for an ace. Kougar Pride Highlights Of ‘88 While at the plate, Chris Kirk re- laxes his arms by taking a few swings before the pitch. With their eyes glued to the bas- ket, the Kougar team blocks out their opponents for a defensive re- bound. RIGHT: Preparing for serve recep- tion, Jill Williamson and teammate Stephanie Howard get into posi- tion. Taking it to the hoop, Laura Ryska sinks the ball for two points while teammate Kori Kros anticipated a rebound. Following through on her trap- shot, Stacy Schoonveld hopes for a chip into the cup. First year long jumper Jeff Martin peddles his feet in the air in hopes of producing a longer distance. Distance star Celeste Susnis leads the pack in the two mile run. l 70 Sports Highlights Making hia way through the hilly semi-state course, Deiter Mark- land takes another breath to keep his pace alive. Before their meet, grapplers show one another some new manuevers that might result in a victory. After their pre-game prayer the Kougar gridders gather together for a team cheer. During the cheerleaders dance routine, they all come together to build their finale mount. Kankakee Valley Sports Programs M Football c W£St hn l ► Tei w miming Winter Boys Baskefbal Gi ls Bfvskrtbaj Wrestling Boys Swimrr mg Spans- Baseball Boys Track Girls Track olf enms SE % tAc etuynetf t£at cwtot f SUCCESS On a roll Money cannot buy everything but it sure can cause confusion as stock holders scrambled to sell during the October Stock Market Crash. The 508 point fall effected the entire economy. Money was also the basis of the NFL’s three game strike, President Reagan’s alleged cover up of Contra Aid, and ABC’s 90 hour, $354 million Olympic coverage. On the flip side it was business as usual as DeMotte Chamber of Commerce offered teen dances for sum- mer entertainment, President Reagan fulfilled his “lame duck” term of office, the U.S. media was inun- dated by presidential scandal with the resignation and readmission of Gary Hart. Due to his conserva- tism, Bork was denied a place in the Supreme Court. He was upstaged by Kennedy. Mr. Daubenheyer, Mr. Hughes and Mr. Hoover were all in the news. Mr. Daubenheyer played a minor role in a Hollywood film while Mr. Hughes was nominated for Good Neighbor of the Year. Mr. Hoover was nom- inated for Outstanding Educator in Indiana. Patron Index Division The slamming of the locker signi — fies the end of yet another basketball practice for Rhonda Mabie. After tough workouts, many athletes rush- ed home only to be hit by the “couch potato syndrome”. Friendship is the key to a happy teen-age life Marla Terborg and Ann McEwan shared not only friendship, but classes and candy as well. As if standing on your own two feet is not hard enough, Shane Born must balance himself on his head as part of his acrobatic test in gym. Patron Index Division Memories Catch Spirit of Academic; Activities As the year passed, Michael Jackson made a comeback, and Dirty Dancing’s music oldies thrilled new audiences. But what aDout KV? Here is a look backwards in time. Spuds Mackenzie was loved by all party animals, except Mr. Post, who made him an illegal fashion. The Wiz was easin’ on down the road. All snow days had to be made up for underclassmen. Celeste Susnis won the Girl’s Cross Country Championship. Mrs. Crosby was absent 37 days after surgery for an appendi- citis. Mr. Holland replaced Mrs. Young for one semester when she had open heart surgery. The library received new shelves, new carpet, and a new assistant. Finally, as the years end at KV, the Lock-In had students partying all through the night. When pneumonia and open heart surgery detained Mrs. Young, Mr. Holland stepped in for a semester of reading, writing and fun. State Bank of Rensselaer Demotte Branch 987-5511 Wheatfield Branch 956-3116 Advertisements Steinke Funeral Home Sculley Square Rte 10 Wheatfield, IN 46392 Phone: 956-4211 or 866-5151 “Comfort is our Business.” Stowers-Sons Meats Groc. 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You could find out who was going out with whom, how hard the test was, and what the homework was. Speaking for many freshmen, Jeremy Crane said “My locker was my life.” Other students such as sophomore Sherry Wilson said “I think we should get new and bigger lockers.” Craig Nagdeman, junior stated “It’s too small, but it still reflects my messiness.” One last thought from senior Tracee Shepherd was I just use it for a place to hang my coat, otherwise noth- ; _ _ 1 1 ing. Don ' t drink and drive is SADD ' s message to homeowners.” Senior Angie Brown distributed the reminders on lockers during national SADD week in December. Kentland Bank Roselawn Branch Lake Holiday Plaza 345-4646 Our People Care” It’s our Policy . . . It’s our Promise Member FDIC Lincoln Twp. Motors Thayer, Indiana Cap Kathy Wann 21 9 345 3715 Lake Holiday Manor 345-5211 Nestled in the woods Surrounded by nature Boezeman Oil Co. 345-3415 ACE HARDWARE Roselawn Ace Hardware 345-3111 Handford Packing Co. Complete Meat Service Thayer, IN 345-3755 Harry Hanford-owner 176 Advertisements COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL EXCAVATING DITCHING OOZING i TRUCKING SEPTICS Best in Quality, Price Service COUNTRY GROCERY DeMotte Plaza 325 N. Halleck St DeMottB, IN M W DOZING and TRUCKING R.R. 1 Box 325 Wheatfield, Indiana 956-3832 CLASS RINGS W OFFICE Best Wishes Seniors! Stan Joanne Cooprider 987-2323 Adverti sements w Stock Markets 23% Dive Brings Out Beast In Wall During the week of Oct. 19, the Stock Market fell 508 points. This was 23% worse than the crash of 1929 which sent the United States into the worst Depression in 73 years and made international headlines. In one day the market lost $500 billion and in two months it lost more than $1 trillion. Although retail sales were down sharply, the Christmas shopping period was not greatly affected. Car sales were also down. To encourage depressed manufacturers, the federal government encouraged an increase in auto exports and a decrease in auto imports. Although a second shock swept through wall street on Janu- ary 8, some economists were still saying that the stock market would remain stable. In order to achieve a balance, banks were seen buying up U.S. dollars in order to keep the dollar afloat on the International Money Market. Locally, car loans stayed the same, and CD’s dropped about one point. A 73 year old monster named Crash descended on Wall Street on Oct. 19. KV waited 1 2 more days before Mrs. Slaby roared through the halls on October 3 1 . Congratulations Class of 88 DeMotte Physicians 520 Eighth Ave NE P.O. Box 20 DeMotte, IN 46310 987-3581 Advertisements SPORTS DRESS, Ldl 1 crest • Quality 5TW 7l ““r— - -Vilue Walstra Trucking DeMotte, IN 987-3300 Leestma Medical Clinic DeMotte 987-2641 VcCkV ' s j i© Roselawn 345-4843 v TELEFLORA WORLcT “ wiDE G inger’s Hallmark Floral 987-5120 • DEMOTTE 411 N. Holleck DeMotte, IN 46310 987-4814 Earl Walton 987-4321 Congratulations ’88 Howard ' s ur Expert Service Is No Accident HowAgp mcdaniel 1310 EAST on DE MO T jfiO l 987- 3301 DeMotte 987-4213 Highland 838-6009 i foa 987 4213 BL5 Valparaiso 465-1497 Dr. Gerrit H. DeVries p r j enc j Q f the Family Optometrist 987-5287 Hours by appointment Advertisements 1.1 79 7 7 Clubs Earn Needed Cash Through Candy, Novelties Fund raisers netted approximately $19,000. Almost all clubs had some kind of fund raiser, whether it be the Art Club , FFA, FHA, OEA, SADD, Sunshine, or the Speech team. Profit from these organizations was used to pay contest fees, go on trips, or make donations to charities. Many classes including band, choir, home economics, news- paper, and yearbook raised money to buy new equipment and pay bills. One of the most popular items for sale was candy bars. Other items included cheese and sausage, kitchen utensils, gift ideas and people in the FFA were auctioned off as slaves. No matter what the reason, the fundraiser was an integral part of the high school day. “Although I hate to sell candy, I love money and when I sell candy, I am surrounded by money.” Those are the thoughts of Sean McAfee, Chancellor of the Speech team. Candy, cheese sausage, novelties and jewelry are just a few of the items that provide spending money for clubs. According to Mr. McEwan approximately $19,000 a year is raised through fund raisers. BELSTRA MILLING CO., INC. Congratulations To The Class of 1988 987-4343 Advertisements Ice Cream Bread Milk Ice Snacks Groceries Lunch Meat Pop Candy Mon-Thurs 5 AM- 11PM Fri 5 AM- 12PM Sat 6 AM- 12PM Sun 6 AM- 11PM 987-2611 RISNER’S GAS STOP MINI MART Eleven locations to serve you DeMotte Ace Hardware 987-3171 ACE HARDWARE Linda S. Wick, D.D.S. 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You ' d think the world would end if we were late on a deadline,’ said Amy Hart. Hard work and dedication were not a part of the yearbook staff alone. The Spirit staff also had deadlines to meet. Long hours were spent on various reports, research papers, and speeches. Daily homework also accounted for much of the student ' s time. No matter what you were doing, no matter what class it was for, it was crucial for you and your grades to have all your work completed by your deadline. Busy people need to budget time between homework, chores, work, school and friends Derrick Wachs completed his accounting while waiting for a friend after school. Wiers Chevrolet DeMotte, IN 987-5555 Congratulations Class of ’88 TERBORG BROTHERS 987-3758 DeMotte Since 1954 T Jonkman Garage DeMotte 987-4747 DREES ASSOCIATES Tax and Accounting DeMotte 987-2929 987-2984 182 Advertisements 183 Advertisements 3811 OLD ILLINOIS ROAD FORT WAYNE, INDIANA 46804 OFFICE: (219) 432-8702 Prospect Auto Supply Parts and Supplies for all cars Electrical and Machine Service DeMotte 987-4242 Wheatfield 956-4425 Dry Cleaning and DeMotte, IN Roselawn 345-5145 Town Country Interiors 987-4470 Dash for Cash Life began at 3:15. Out of the chairs and into the cars the transformation from students to soda jerks, grease monkeys, and rug rat squads began in the endless dash for cash. Accord- ing to a school survey taken by about fifty people, half of the students had after school jobs. Weekends were a busy time for nearly two-thirds of the students, and summer was filled with an infinite variety of tasks for almost all students. On the average, students earned $50 a week. Most students spent their money up at Southlake Mall, and the majority of money was spent on clothes. Car repairs, car insurance, car payments, and gas came in second. Entertain- ment, records, tapes, and movies also accounted for a great deal of the income. Saving was also an important part of a working teenager’s life. Most students who saved money were saving for something big like a new car or paying for a college tuition. mn Rod Huber Agent Office: 987-4437 P.O. Box 426 DeMotte, IN Res. 956-3789 184 Advertisements ' DEMOTTE STATE N K A Member 24 HOUR AUTOMATIC TELLER SER VICE CALL 987-4141 FDIC Plaza Branch 987-3150 210 S. Halleck DeMotte , IN Advertisements Julie Harvey Afe Bis Abbring Jacquellyn 98, 57, 187 Abbring Jason 113, 23, 32 Abbring Phillip 1 13 Academic Division 66-67 Academic Decathalon 64-65 Activities Division 22-23 Advertisements 174-185 Ailes Tracy 12, 28, 57 Albert April 46, 113, 82, 19, 62, 50, 51 Album Division 88-89 Allen Carl 113, 149 Allen Chris 98, 51, 32, 64, 65, 95 Allen Johnnie 1 13 Allen Terrie 1 13 Altman Alicia 46, 47, 1 13, 50, 32, 56 Anderson Gordie 50, 113 Anderson Jeffrey 95, 99 Anderson Melanie 46, 50, 56, 113 Andree Jeff 113, 149 Andree Kelli 1 1, 21, 58, 95, 99, 139, 152, 153 Arambula Mario 113, 159 Around the World 70, 71 Arwood James Ash Gregory 113, 40 Atkins Roby 23. 42, 51, 64, 65, 99, 148, 149 Aubuchon Tracee 113 Bachman Michelle 51, 57, 98, 104 Bailey James 54, 65, 98 Bailey Leanne 1 13 Bailey Russel 32, 83, 99 Baisden Tara 50, 1 13 Baldovin Daniel 1 13 Bales Tim 51, 99, 189 Banks Christopher 113 Banks Nichole 1 13 Banks Sherry 19, 51, 57, 99 Barnett Christopher 113 Barnett Suzzette 98 Bartlett Brady 26, 27, 113 Bartus Julie 30 Baseball 158-159 Basketball 150, 153 Bateman Mike 1 13 Batey Melissa 40, 51, 98 Bauser Jeanette 83, 99, 106 Baxter Teresa 40, 51, 57, 72, 1 13 Beall Brad 32, 113 Beall Rebecca 56, 114 Beam Scott 26, 32, 99 Beccue Michael 1 14 Beck Aimee 32, 36, 51, 57, 89, 114 Beck Brendel 26, 1 14 Becker Robert 1 14 Beckmann Julie 14, 50, 56, 114, 165 Beer Eric Belleville Sandy 40, 57, 63, 1 14 Belstra Heather 114, 121, 161, 186 Bennett Brian Beoughter Sherry 40, 51, 114 Ber David 1 14 Berndt David Berry Christopher 26, 27, 32, 50 Betancourt Dawn 51, 114 Beukema Duane 114 Bewick Janet 46, 51, 57, 99 Bierma Ken 114, 145 Bierma Rob 98 Bierma Stacey 56, 114 Birch Tom 1 14 Blacklidge Dale 28, 114 Blaize Alan Bodamer Tamerine 40, 51, 114 Boezeman Jamie 56, 114 Boissy John 50, 77, 1 14 Bookwalter Glen 98 Boomsma Todd 1 14 Boring Barbara 1 14 Born Shane 50, 114, 173 Borsits Scott 99 Boss Rachel 8, 17, 32, 51, 1 14, 192 Bozell Cherie 32, 71, 114 Brady Todd Brady Tracy 1 15 Brewster Michael 115, 149 Brock Gary 115, 149 Brockus Billie Jo 51, 57, 81, 99, 187 Brockus Harry 15, 38, 39, 64, 65, 99 : 104, 149 Brockus Ricky 46, 115 Brough Wade 1 15 Brown Angie 30, 31, 40, 41, 51, 57, 79, 98, 106, 147, 176, 187 Brown John 32, 50, 115, 121, 159 Brown Melissa 50, 77, 115, 139 Brown Tommy 115, 149, 159 Brumley Melisa 1 15 Bryan Mike 98, 104, 151 Buchanan Mike 51, 115, 186 Bunning Jason 99 Burks Liz 50, 56, 115, 161 Burks Timothy 9, 99, 141 Burnes Gary Bush Tina 50, 1 15 Butler Pete 1 15 Butler William 1 15 ByromBeth 1,51, 114, 115, 143, 161 Byrom Jorja 50, 1 15 Byrom Joy 14, 40, 51, 57, 99 Caldanaro Rich 100 Caldwell David 115, 159 Call David 1 15 Cambe Steve 1 15 Cambe Traci 40, 50, 51, 57, 115 Carter Richard Cassello Mark 26, 37, 114 Cavinder Clinton 115, 149 Ceglarek John 115, 149 Cepko Sherri 51, 116 Chase Joann 43, 46, 84, 116, 121 Chase Tammy 32, 46, 47, 51, 57, 62, 100 Cheerleading 166-167 Cherry Steven 50, 116, 141, 155, 163 Cheswick Manor 46-47 Chizmar Damon 1 16 Chops Tina 50, 116 Christos Chris 1 16 Clark Albert 66, 116 Clark Bruce 13, 51, 58, 101 Clark Dena 51, 116 Clark Nellie 30, 51, 116 Clark Staci 50, 56, 1 16 Clark Thomas 116 Closing 190-191 Cobb Sandi 57 Cochran Adam 1 16 Cochran Nick 51, 79, 116 Coffer Jenny Lou 46, 47, 62, 1 16 Colbert Julie 50, 56, 1 16 Collins Gordon 51, 72, 101 Collins Stephanie 50, 1 16 Combs Gena 101 Computer Simulation 26-27 Condes Angel 9, 11, 50, 56, 116 Condes Jamie 32, 116 Conley Jack Cook Philip Corneil Malissa 50, 56, 63, 116 Cortney Melvin 1 16 Cowgill Dana 1 16 Cox B rad 82 Craft Roy 100 Craig Mark Crane Jeremy 1 16 Crane Jodi 40, 48, 49, 51, 57, 116, 192 Crim Julie 1 16 Crim Shelly 40, 51, 57, 117 Cristy Chrislaine Cristy Brad 10, 100 Cross Country 140-143 Crouch Jerry Cummins Tammi 50, 1 17 Curless Julie 56, 117 Curless Michael 67, 117 Curr Robert 26, 117 Curran Candice Bill Shepherd Dankoff Dana 51, 117 Darman Kelly 28, 1 17 Darnell Chris 50, 117 Daugherty Gretchen 54, 55, 115, 117, 141, 142, 161 Daugherty Jennifer 38, 117 Davis Amy 50, 56, 117, 153 Davis Brian 76, 1 17, 149 Davis James Jr. 1 17 Davis Lee Ann 28, 117 Davis Lisa Davis Shelley 28, 51, 101 Davis Tracy 50, 161 De Kock Leslie 56, 1 17 DeVries Carl 32, 117, 145 DeVries Kristi 40, 51, 57, 117 DeVries Todd 165 De Young Bradley 1 17, 165 De Young Jason 1 17 De Young Jeff 14, 64, 86, 101 De Young Rodney 24, 25, 50, 117 De Young Sharon 56, 117 De Young Tina 50, 56, 1 17 Debshaw Bryan 58, 67, 117 Denton Randy 51, 101, 149 Dettner, Laura 51, 57, 100 ,186 Index Dettner Lisa Dettner, Paula 51, 57, 118 Diehl John 1 18 Diehl Kim 57, 97, 100 Dobson Deanna 1 18 Dobson Sheila 51, 57, 92, 95, 101, 139 Donnelly Colleen 51, 57, 118 Donnelly Theresa 32, 50, 56, 1 15, 118 Do or Die 76-77 Dowell Phillip 85, 1 18 Dozier Lana 24, 40, 1 18 Drake Denise 56, 1 18 Dreiling Lynda 101 Dumas Amy 40, 50, 56, 1 18 Dunham Scott Dunlap Amy 50, 1 18 Dunlap Kelly Dunn Billie 1 18 Dunn Rieka 50, 1 18 Duquette Sharon 50, 118 Duranleau Larry 149, 155 Durr John 1 18 Edwards Doug 41, 101 Edwards Monica 50, 56, 118 Edwards Stacey Eenigenburg Dale 24, 51, 100 Eenigenburg Marcia 14, 32, 40, 51, 57, 100 Elisha Kathryn 17, 50, 56, 118 Ester Connie 1 18 Evers Donna 50, 1 18 Evers Jon 63, 1 18 Evers Ron 51, 101 Evert Angela 67 Exton Brian 51, 101, 149 Exton Jason 50. 118. 149. 190 Stacie Jordan Mike Buchanan Fads Fashions 16-17 Fagen Amy 11, 50, 56, 118, 165 Fagen Lori 30, 38, 48, 49, 51, 67, 84, 93, 101, 141, 160, 161, 192 Fagenbaum Chad 118 Falbo Paula 75, 100 Fame 42-45 Farley James 1 18 Fase Amy 56, 118 Fase Jeffrey 28, 100, 110 Fase Kevin 24, 119 Fase Valerie 28, 36, 37, 48, 56, 67, 119 Feldkamp Joe Ferguson Dawn 56, 119 Ferri Gino 118 Files Larry 1 19 Fisher Marie Fitzpatrick Bryan 119 Fitzpatrick Shaun 51, 101 Football 148-149 Foreign Language 32,33 Fraley Angie 51, 119 Fraley Lisa 1 18 Frankowski Tricia 28, 50, 119 Franks Audrey 1 19 Franks Nema 1 19 Franzen Roger 118, 149 Fritts Daniel 51, 101 FFA 24, 25 FHA 30, 31 Future Life 74-75 Fyda Stacie 51, 119 Gabrielli Barb 57, 63, 119 Gaillard Lisa 8, 57, 89, 119 Galanis Jim 28, 50, 119 Galanis Sandy 1 19 Galloway Todd 51, 64, 69, 101, 150, 158, 159 Gamble Patty 102 Ganzeveld Steve 1 19, 165 Gardiner Julie 50, 68 Garlach Wynnita 50, 118 Garland Daniel 1191 Gately Ann 119 Gates Melanie 102 Gentry Jacqueline 1 18 German Michelle 51, 119 Gherghin Leah 51, 119, 147 Gibson Diana 32, 120 Gilbert Christine 56, 63, 120 Gilbert John 120 Gildersleeve Tracy 40, 49, 51, 57, 78, 103 Gilleland Kim 103 Gillette Mike 103 Gillham Dawn 50, 56, 120 Gluth Donna 20, 42, 43, 45, 46, 57, 120, 123 147 Gluth Jonathon 120 Golab John Golf 144-145 Gormat Kent 120 Goth Cindy 40. 46, 51, 57, 81 Goth Tedd 32, 120 Graduation 92-93 Grat Craig 120 Graham Christopher 120 Greathouse Doris 24, 40, 57, 120 Greer Carrie 30, 32, 51, 120 Grevenstuk Shawn 120, 149, 163 Groen Jeff 1, 58, 120, 165 Gross Jason 120 Gross Ken 187 Gudorf Kimberly 51, 120 Michelle Rinker Hachlica David 102 Hackett Mr. 134, 150 Hale Allison 7, 11, 40, 51, 120, 167 Hall Kathy 51, 57, 120 Haluska Rhonda 120 Hamilton Dave 120 Hamstra Brooke 20, 24, 25, 30, 32, 51, 57, 85, 120 Hamstra Stephanie 56, 120, 165 Hamstra Wendy 38, 40, 51, 57, 58, 91, 120, 143 Hancock Jennifer 121 Hands On 78-79 Hanewich Tim 28, 102 Hanford David 103 Hansen Eric 19, 51, 117, 121, 149 Hargrove James 121 Hargrove Stacey 56, 63, 121 Harper Andrew 4, 59, 103, 136, 141 Harrington Eddie 121 Hart Amy 32, 38, 44, 46, 51, 57, 62, 67, 103, 192 Hart Mindy 32, 40, 46, 50, 56, 121, 161 Hart Rhonda 14, 38, 39, 57, 58, 102, 138, 139, 153, 192 Hartley Mimi 121 Hartley Trent 121, 149, 150 Hartman William 24, 121 Harvey Julie 121, 147, 186 Hastings Bob 51, 117, 121 Hawkins Joyce 50, 121 Hayes Jeffrey 121 Hayes Rodney 94, 102 Hazi Dennis 121 Hazlett Amber 51, 57, 93, 97, 103 Heath Colleen 50, 121 Heath Eddie 121 Heath ljunia 51, 72 Hein Morgan 121 150 Heironimus Cheryl 25, 28, 36, 37, 50, 121, 139 Heironimus Ross 26, 51, 58, 103 Helton Chad 58, 103, 158, 159 Helton Dan 79, 117, 121, 149 Helton Dana 121 Hemphill Rich 141 Henderson Heidi 50, 121 Hendrix Chantel 50, 56, 58, 59, 121, 139, 153, 160, 161 Hendrix David 102 Henke Kimberly 121 Henson Holly 56, 121 Herbst Bea 38, 51, 57, 102 Herron Trina Hershman Jeff 51, 58, 103 Hershman Lori 50, 122, 153 Hershman Paula 32, 38, 40, 46, 49, 51, 54, 57, 62, 122 Hershman Rebecca 24, 51, 57, 122 Herubin Tina 11, 32, 37, 38, 49, 51, 54, 55, 122 Hesh Clay 122 Hickey Dan Hicks Jason 32, 122 Higgerson William 122 Hilton Norvin III 28, 103 Hilton John Jr. 122 Hine Michelle 122, 139, 153 Hittle Carla 4, 11. 30, 31, 40, 41, 51, 103, 106 Hittle Michelle 79, 102 Hixson Christopher 102 Hoffman Andrea 56, 117, 122 Hoffman Deb 15, 44, 56, 64, 122 Hoffman Keith 122 Hoffman Kevin 122, 165 Hoffman Michael 50, 122, 136, 141, 163 Hoffman Missy 24, 51, 57, 122 Hoffman Steve 2, 21, 25, 28, 58, 103. 140, 141, 163, 189 Hoffman Sue 56, 122 Hoffman Valerie 38, 51, 57, 103 Holloway Alison 50, 56, 69, 122, 139, 153, 188 Holloway Angel 46, 51, 57, 75, 103, 106 Holmes Kristen 32, 51, 57, 80, 104 Homecoming 10, 1 1 Homier Mark 24, 104 Hoover John 122, 150 Houser Brian 122 Howard Michelle 24, 46, 51, 57, 105 Howard Rod 122, 149, 155 Howard Shane 105 Howard Shannon 16, 122 Howard Stephany 56, 122, 165, 170 Howard Timothy 58, 105, 149 Huber Travis 122, 149 Huelsman Debra 104 Huff Kim 32, 40, 51, 122 Hughes Sabrina 50, 123 Hunnicutt Matt 51, 104 Hunnicutt Shane 121, 123 Hunt Jody 16, 30, 31, 51, 57, 75, 105 Hunter Tracey 7, 11, 23, 25, 28, 51, 57, 58, 80, 105 Hurst Mike 19, 54, 55, 123, 155 Hurt Pam 28, 30, 51, 57, 105 lb to Kb Ken Grose Imagination 84-85 Interact 34-35 Irvine Alan 104, 149 Irvine Byron 11, 51, 104, 172 Irvine Corey 24. 105 Irvine Dale 105 Jachimczak Julie 123 Jackson Jerry Jackson Wendy 123, 161 James Shannan 30, 31, 51, 57, 123 Jarrell Don 32, 43, 44, 45, 46. 49. 54, 62, 80 Jefferson Cindi 32, 57, 123 Jefferson Edward 24, 79, 105 Jeffries Chad 50, 121, 123, 149, 150, 159 Jenness Chris 123 Jets 64, 65 Johnson Daryl Johnson James 28, 51, 104 Johnson Randy 11, 24 Johnston Cathy 56, 81, 82, 123, 191 Johnston Tim Jones David 155, 159 Jones Dawn 46, 51, 81, 104 Jones Tanya Jones Tom 123 Jonkman Rhonda 4, 38, 40, 51, 105 Jordan Stacie 51, 123, 186 Journalism 54-55 Junker Katja 71 Kaleta Glenn 123 Kaluf Jeremy 123 Kaluf Sherri 32, 38, 51, 57, 100, 105, 165 Kamminga Doug 51, 58, 105, 149 Kamminga Julie 50, 56, 123, 153 Kampenga Bernie 123 Kaper Jeanna 123, 139, 153 Kaper Stacy 32, 50, 56, 123, 139 Kaper Mike Kearney Peggy 50, 56, 84, 123 Keck Shelly 67, 123, 191 Kelley James 54, 104, 149 Kenda Jill 28, 51, 57, 104 Kennedy Jacob 123 Kennedy Kelly 22, 28, 32, 46, 51, 54, 57, 147, 192 Kennedy Kimberly 105 Kenning Ralph 1 1, 51, 105 Kenning Robert 123 Kerkes Jeffery 123 Kerkes Kimberly 54, 105 Keys to Play On 72-73 Kiersma Mary 13, 143, 161 Kingma Brad 24, 38, 124, 145 Kingma Paul 32, 33, 38, 51, 58, 65, 60, 104, 145, 149 Kingma Ryan 24, 124 Kirk Christopher 51, 124, 149, 155, 159, 170 Klein Brian 124 Klein Sarah 124 Klemp Shannon 124 Knip Daryl 74, 124, 150 Knip Kristi 56, 124 Knip Scott Kocur Jennifer 40, 51, 57, 124, 165 Kolanowski Jon 124, 165 Kolanowski Matt 28, 51, 106, 154, 155 Kooistra Jill 38, 51, 57, 107 Koontz Joe 124 Koontz Rob 28 Kosik Dawn 124 Kostelnik Sean 58, 124, 141, 162, 163 Koster Valerie 56, 69, 82, 124 Kozuch Marcia 107 Krapf David 24, 124, 149 Kritz Abe 80, 124 Kritz Rebecca 51, 107 Kros Kori 32, 49, 51, 124, 136, 152, 170 Kros Tim 21, 24, 51, 124 Krueger Kristine 50, 56, 124, 166 Kruithof Jeffrey Krupa Karen 63, 81, 124 BJ Brockus Angie Brown JeH Pettet Jackie Abbring La Cosse Richard Lafrenz Vicki 50, 56, 124 Lamar Gary Jr. Lamar Leslie Lammertin Jason 26, 124, 155 Lanier Renee Larreategui Idurre 32, 51, 71, 108 Lasley Regina Layton Steve 20, 51, 106 Leach Kerry 124 Leach Lisa 13, 51, 57, 106 Lemasters Jeared 107 Lewis Kasandra 40, 51, 107 Lewis Theresa 124 Liffick Thomas 125, 149 Liss Michael 54, 107, 141 Lockhart Brian 51, 69. 125, 159 Lock-In 18-19 Lambardo Sandy 125 Lonsberry Danny Lonsberry Darlene Lothian Kimberly 50, 56, 125 Lovely Darren Lowry Mary Jo 51, 54, 55, 57, 106, 192 Lucas Mary 57, 106 Lukasik Shannon 50, 125 Luke Mike 107 Lund Paul 24, 125 Luzadder Mike 149 Lynch Michael 125 Lyons Charlene Lyons Michael Index Mabie Eric 104, 107 Mabie Rhonda 21, 32, 39, 49, 51, 58, 120, 125, 141, 152, 153, 173 Mackall Joel 125, 149 Mahler Gideon 125 Mak Eric Malia Van 51, 66 Malinoff Jennifer 81, 125 Malocha Roseann 73, 118, 125, 165 Markland Deiter 87, 125, 140, 141, 163, 171 Marshall Christie 50, 125, 153 Martin Curt 12, 125, 149 Martin Hope Martin Jeff 8, 28, 51. 58, 102, 107, 149, 150, 163, 170, 192 Martin Jennifer 28, 40, 106 Martin Joe 159 Martin Kim 50, 125, 163 Mathis Johnny 38, 51, 125 Matthews Bryan 125 Maxey Mike 9, 19, 21, 28, 51, 106, 149 McAtee Scot 26, 39, 51, 58, 62, 107, 145, 165 McAtee Sean 26, 27, 32, 33. 51, 58, 62, 125, 145, 191, 192 McCallister Patty 50, 125 McCallister Rose 50, 188 McComb Jackie 56, 125 McComb Jennifer 40, 51, 57, 125 McDaniel Brian 1, 50, 125 McDowell Scott 20, 44, 45, 47, 91, 125 McElfresh Andrea 107 � McElfresh Michelle 83, 125 McEwan Ann 100, 107, 173 McGill Dave 125 Mclntire Jeff 125, 147, 165 Mclntire Michelle 56, 115, 125 McMahon Jim 24, 106, 191 McMahon Staci 54, 125 McSparin Glenn 125, 50 Measurements and Units 68, 69 Media Club 62, 63 Meeks Kerry 56 Meppelink Kim 28, 30, 51, 57, 106 Meppelink Shelli 50, 56, 125, 139 Mesman Denny 125 Mesman Donald 125 Messer Deanna 29, 125 Messmaker Kevin 107 Messmaker Kristi 50, 56, 125 Meyer Kristie 30, 38, 39, 51, 57, 83, 107 Middleton Todd Milbourne Jeff 125 Milbourne Pamela 125 Mirage 36, 37 Misch Kevin 76 Misch Lincoln 11, 24, 107 Misch Scott 125 Mitchell Chris 125 Molchan Laura 32, 46. 49, 51, 108, 192 Molden Cindy 51, 108 Molden Rachel 125 Molden Scott 125 Molden Shannon Monnier Marcus Moolenaar Jeff 125 Moolenaar Julie 38, 51, 57, 93, 100, 109 Moolenaar Kimberly 50, 126, 139 Moore Michael 126 Moore Pamela Sue 50 Moore Vanessa 126 Morris Tanya Moreland Ryan 126 Morin Brian 26, 126 Morrison Amy 32, 50, 56, 63, 126 Morrison Chris 51, 57, 109 Moss Tina Lynn 126 Motyka Bob 19, 54, 55, 58, 122, 126, 145 Motyka Kelly 126, 145 Mudd Chuck 126 Murray Mirium 32, 51, 57, 126 Musch Scott 11, 106, 109 Musch Steve 11, 108 Muskin Michele Myers Brenda 8, 32, 50, 56, 77, 121, 124, 126, 139, 161 Myers Douglas 10, 11, 21, 51, 58, 59, 108, 149, 159 Myers Eric 26, 126 Myers Jason 126 Myers Kenneth 126 Myers Lisa 50, 126 Darla Walatra Nabors Carrie 56, 126 Nabors Jennifer 50, 56, 126 Nagdeman Craig 9, 17, 18, 21, 32, 38, 51, 126, 136, 148, 149, 159 Nagel Amy 38, 51, 57, 77, 109 Nannenga Barb 38, 51, 57, 87, 109 Nannenga Michelle 40, 63, 109 Nannenga Owen 126, 149, 191 Nannenga Stephanie 56, 126 Napier, Tiffany 50, 56, 126 National Honor Society 38-39 Navarro Nichelle 126 Needham Tracy 126 Neely Carol 108 Neely Patricia 126 Nelson David 126 Nemeth Jodie 25, 30, 51, 57, 108, 189 Neto Osvaldo Perezi 18, 19, 32, 51, 71, 108 Norwine Phillip 126, 149, 159 Novak Kristi 126 Nowak Kim 30, 31, 57, 63, 126 Nowak Timothy 126, 149, 155 Nuest Carol 24, 56, 126, 145 Nuest Tom 126 Obara Dorthy 126 Obara Harold 126 Odle David 126, 149 Odle Laura 32, 46, 51, 81, 109 OEA 40, 41 Okada Chinami 28, 49, 57, 71, 81, 126, 192 Olewinski Jason 26, 126 Oliver Dawna 51, 126 Olsen Steve 126 Opening 2, 3, 4, 5 Oresik Phyllis 8, 17, 32, 51, 126, 192 Oresik Ron 109 Orsburn Mark 11, 51, 58, 109, 189 Orzech Michelle 32, 38, 51, 64, 65, 108 Owen Susan 50, 126 Palmer Jennifer 126 Parker Jennifer 127 Parker Michael 127 Parker Shannon 127 Parker Trina 2, 7, 23, 28, 30, 51, 57, 58, 108 Pathfinder Club 60, 61 Patrick Beth 51, 57, 127 Patron 172-173 Patton Marla 50, 56, 127 Pauley Shasta 50, 57, 127 Pavloff Stacie 32, 50, 56, 127 Pawlik Tammy 24, 57, 58, 109, 147 Peal Joey 6, 127, 149, 159 Peckat Brian 109 Pendergrass Troy 11, 12, 16, 38, 51, 58, 78, 109, 150, 151, 165, 189 Peo Jill 127 Peters Angela 77, 127 Peters Kevin 32, 51, 127, 159 Peters Nicki Peterson Jennifer 32, 50, 56, 127, 139, 153 Peterson Paul 108 Pettet Jeff 51, 62, 108, 141, 187 Pettet Kevin 12, 32, 127, 159, 149 Pettet Leann 57, 127 Pettet Ryan 127 Phillips David 51, 127 Phillips Mark 32, 127, 149, 158, 159 Pigg Sheila 28, 40, 63, 109 Pilarski Diana 28, 23, 51, 57, 127 Polletta Ed 127 Polletta Jamie 127 Polletta Ronald 50, 127 Pollock Tresa 127 Porter Leanne 127 Post Scott 26, 27, 32, 33, 44, 46, 47, 49, 62, 91, 113, 127, 192 Postma Susan 24, 51, 57, 62, 94, 127 Postma Tammy 15, 30, 40, 51, 57, 94, 106, 109 Postma Terri 127 Practice 12-13 Price John 7, 29, 32, 33, 42, 51, 62, 65, 67, 79, 113, 127, 190 Profrock Michelle 24, 38, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 57, 62, 94, 109 Prohl Scott 165 Prom 20-21 Purdy Kevin 127 Purdy Keith 50, 127 Pyplatz Tom Quill Scroll 48-49 Quinnet Jodi Raab Melissa 24, 56, 127 Raber Salvatore 23, 42, 127 Rahmoeller Troy 127 Ratliff Mark 24, 127 Recker Brad 127, 159 Recker Brenda 127, 161 Retzlaff Melissa 127 Reynolds Tracy 127 Rhoades Mike 28, 51, 58, 59, 149, 155 Richey Jennifer 127 Richie Amos 51, 110 Rietman Heather 14, 51, 57, 1 10 Riffe Bill 127, 155, 163 Rinker Michelle 46, 51, 111, 187 Risner Andrea 50, 127 Risner Bryan 10, 59, 69, 149 Risner Sean Eric 127 Ritchie David 127 Ritchie Bob 128, 149 Roberts Everette Roberts Rosemarie 128 Robinson Craig 21, 33, 38, 128, 149, 155 Robinson Jeremy 128 Rogers Walter Rogyom Robin 32, 46, 57, 1 1 1 Rose Enno (Cubby) 128, 149 Rossa Deneen 32, 57, 58, 75, 128 Rossa Denise 32, 57, 58, 59, 128, 130, 138, 161, 170 Rossmanith Thomas 41, 51, 54, 85, 111, 149 Rouse Teressa Ann Rude Travis 24, 128 Rudis Eddie Ryska Laura 23, 32, 128, 141, 153, 170 Rose McCallister Saboff Dawn Marie 32, 56, 128 SADD 50-51 Salyer Rebecca 28, 51 Sampson Diane 32, 51, 57, 128 Sampson Jay 128 Sampson Kellie 128 Sanders Jason 128, 165 Sangerman Michael 128 Saulsgiver Hope 50, 86, 128 Sawyer John 128 Sawyer Julie 128 Sayers Kevin 128 Schlarp Deborah 28, 31, 51, 57 School Carl Scott 128 Scholl Denise 56, 73, 118, 128 Scholl Dennis 128 Schoonveld Lana 25, 32, 50, 56, 88, 128, 165 Schoonveld Stacy 14, 51, 57, 110, 145, 165, 170 Schoonveld Tim 128, 149 Schuetzenhofer Karolyn 128 Schultz Chris 32, 50, 128 Schultz Dawn 30, 40, 51, 57, 97, 1 10 Schultz Douglas 32, 128, 150 Schultz 51, 111 Schultz Robert Science Club 52-53 Scott Christena 50, 56, 128 Scott Shelli 32, 50, 56, 128 Seaton Tara 128 Seegers Dean 24 Sekema Daryl 128 Senior Honors 90-91 Seniors 97-11 1 Shadder Krisi 44 Shaffer Chris 19, 51, 58, 70, 128, 149, 155, 163 Shelhart Mark 26, 46, 64, 113, 128, 192 Index Shepherd Jim 128 Shepherd Marshall 63, 149 Shepherd Shannon 9, 50, 128 Shepherd Tracee 36, 48, 49, 61, 54, 57, 111, 192 Shepherd Tyrone 42, 43, 45, 46, 51, 128 Shepherd Billy 128, 150, 159, 186 Shipley Phil 26, 128 Shown Tammy 79, 128 Shupe Doreen Silverthorne Willie 32, 128 Simmons Vannessa 15, 50, 56, 121, 128 Simpson Mike 106, 117 Sipkema Melissa 57, 111, 161 Sipkema Mike 24, 128 Slakes Kevin 129 Siegers Barry 145 Smith Galyn 129 Smith Jerry 1 10 Smith Robert 129, 149 Smith Melissa 129 Smith Nicholas 129 Smith Shawn 26, 129 Smith Susan 54, 73 Snihurowycz Andrea 32, 40, 51, 57, 129 Snihurowcyz Helena 50, 129 Snow Alan 129 Snowden Brian Solomey Shane 149, 155 Sonaty Russel 129, 149, 155 Songer Stephanie 129 Speech Team 62-63 Spellbowl 64-65 Spencer Becky 28, 51, 63, 1 10 Spender Wayne 129 Spirit 168-169 Sports Division 136-137 Sprout Aaron 129, 149 St Cyr Christopher 129, 149, 159 Stahl Linnette 50, 129 Stalbaum Darin 129, 159 Stalbaum Jason 129 Stalbaum John 111, 163 Stanton Robert 32, 59, 129, 149, 150 Starnes Bonnie Steiner Justin 23, 26, 32, 38, 42, 45, 46, 51, 62, 64, 65, 91, 129, 165 Steiner Theron 26, 32, 50, 129 Steinmetz Sandy 129 Stepanik Joy 37, 38, 43, 46, 51, 57, 62, 90, 129 Stepp Tonya 50, 56 Stevenson Darren 129 Stone Deanna 50, 129 Stone Jeffrey 129, 141 Stone Michele 129 Stone Riley 129, 163 Stone Tabitha Stovall Jim 129 Stowers Cherri 51, 64, 65, 93, 1 1 1 Stowers Jeff 129, 149 Stowers Mike 129 Strain Stephanie 51, 57, 97, 111 Street Kim 28, 40, 46, 47, 50, 56, 129 Street Leslie 28, 40, 51, 57, 81, 1 10 Struttin Our Stuff 80-81 Stryzek Edward Student Life Division 67 Stumpe Linda 24, 25, 110 Sullivan Laura 56, 129, 191 Super Seniors 96 Suit Jerry 129 Summer of ' 87 8-9 Sunshine Club 56-57 Sunshine Dance 14-15 Superbowl 64-65 Surrena Sheila 50, 129 Survival of the Fittest 82-83 Susnis Celeste 2, 3, 50, 56, 129, 141, 143, 161, 170 Susnis Glenn 24, 129 Sutton Atlanta 26, 32, 38, 49, 51, 57, 120, 129 Sutton Guy 129, 149 Swanson Shannon 40, 51, 129 Swets Tanya 129 Swimming 146-147, 156-157 Sytsma Char 15, 56, 129, 143, 160 Sytsma Daniel 58, 130, 136, 150 Sytsma Jeffrey 11, 130, 141, 162 Sytsma Robert 62, 64, 65, 130, 150, 164, 165 Sytsma Sherri 57, 130 Sytsma William 13, 38, 40, 51, 58, 111, 150 Szekely Jill 51, 57, 111, 145 Takacs John 24, 111 Tanis Julie 32, 51, 54, 64, 110, 173 Tanis James Tarliff Mark Teachers 132-135 Tennis 164-165 Terborg Chris 130 Terborg Dianna 40, 130, 139, 153 Terborg Marla 39, 38, 40, 51, 57, 86, 110, 145, 173 Tests 86-87 Thompson Aaron Thompson Christopher 130 Thornton Michelle 51, 111 Threads 177 Tiemans Dan Tilev Todd 11, 15, 16, 29, 51, 80, 130, 141, 145, 155 Tillema Amy 50, 56, 57, 130, 139, 161 Tillema Eric 130 Tillema Jodi 50, 56, 130 Tirb George 130 Toddy Allison 50, 130 Toppen Marvin 9, 14, 24, 58, 75, 80, 111, 137, 149, 159 Toppen Steve 130 Towner Bryan 1 1 Track 160-163 Trinoskey Lisa 46, 130, 146, 147 Truman Ed 89. 130 Tuohy Bridget 56, 130, 146 Turner Shannon 130 Uhrhammer Dennis 4, 32, 51, 58, 59, 71, 111, 149, 162, 163 Underclass 112-131 Uran Ann Marie 32, 50, 130 Uran Jennifer 46, 57, 112 Urbahns Sherrie 32, 130 Valade Julie 50, 56, 130 Valandingham Danny 130 Valandingham Jenny 30, 130 Valentine Max 130 Van Bruggen Linnea 50, 130 Van Bruggen Wes 51, 112 Van Den Burgh Mike 112 Van Kley Gary 50, 51, 118, 130 Van Tholen Barb 130 Van Vuren Daryl 24, 112 Van Vuren Debbie 130 Vanderhere Tim 50, 68, 130, 149 Varsity Club 58-59 Vawter Kevin 130 Ventrello Dacia 30, 50 Verplank Dana 50, 56, 130 Volleyball 138-139 Voyles Tammy 50, 130 Wachs Derrick 112, 149, 182 Wachs Shawn 50, 57 Wagner Michael 159 Wait Michelle 50, 130 Walden Tracy 30, 32, 40, 50, 56, 130, 165 Wall Jennifer 22, 32, 46, 47, 57, 46, 47, 123, 130, 147 Walleske Kelly 57, 75, 112, 147 Walsh Jeanette 130 Walstra Darla 9, 32, 57, 130, 153, 188 Walstra Kristi 9, 38, 39, 51, 57, 87, 93, 112 Walstra Mike 130, 139 Walstra Robb 11, 13, 58, 69, 112, 150 Walstra Tricia 50, 130 Walther Gina 32, 50, 56. 121, 130, 139, 161 Weber Howard 131 Webster Aaron 50, 131, 149 Webster Lisa 1, 20, 57, 58, 59, 112, 161 Wells Jenny 18, 32, 51, 57, 62, 65, 131 Wenglarz Bill 131 Wheeler Mary Kathryn 65, 131 Whitaker Ryan 131 Whitaker Toni 7, 1 1, 30, 31, 51, 57, 112 Whited Alvie 131, 163 Whited Pamela 28, 46, 51, 57, 112 Whitmore Bryan 131, 150 Whitmore Todd 131 Wiening Jim 13 Wiers Cami 16, 57, 58, 80, 112, 138, 152, 153, 189 Wiers Jim 131 Wiers Tricia 56, 58, 123, 131, 139 Wiggs John 4, 38, 51, 92, 95, 104, 112 Wiggs Jennifer 32, 33, 38, 131, 138, 139 Wilkinson Don 131 Williams Chris 24, 112 Williams Kelly 51, 63, 112 Williams Marla 51, 57, 95 Williamson Jill 40, 51, 54, 55, 57, 112, 165, 170 Wilson Dawn Wilson Shelly 46, 50, 57, 131 Winkler Wayne 131 Winn Tammi 56, 131 Winstead Leonard Wireman Amy 28, 51, 57, 131 Wireman Arnold Gene Wireman Bobbie Jo Wireman Cindi 131 Wireman JR 24, 131 Wireman Jamie 131 Wireman Lisa 131 Wireman Lorra 50, 131, 164, 165 Wireman Meredith 32, 51, 62, 131, 165 Wireman Sam 1 1, 24, 1 18, 131, 150, 164, 165 Wireman Scott 131 Wireman Willie 1 12 Wisz Lisa 25, 46, 50, 56, 131, 153 Witvoet Ed 24, 131 Witvoet Robert 112 Wolf Jerry 131 Wolter Aaron Scott Wood Joshua 131 Wood Kristy 28, 51, 57, 131 Woolever Jeremy 26, 51, 58, 131, 144, 145, 170, 192 Woolwine Sarah 50, 131 Woudema Amanda 50, 56, 131 Woudema Becky Woudema Keith 51, 131 Wrestling 154-155 Wyatt Jessica 50, 56, 131 Yankey Dawn 30, 32, 40, 50, 56, 62, 131, 165, 166 Yearbo ok Staff 192 Yoder Joel Yoder Scarlett 106. 112, 147 York Michael 131 Zandstra Pamela 131 Zelencik Jeff 131 Zylstra Dan 24, 51, 112, 150 Zylstra Kristin 131, 153 Zylstra Valerie 57, 131 Autographs Index Members of the bon-voyage party for students going to Germany assist John Price in putting luggage on the bus. Jason Exton finds hoola-hooping a little more difficult than it appears. Jason was a member of the freshman class ' relay team that participated in a race that was won by the seniors. Sean McAtee helps Shelly Keck go graffiti.” On the Friday before Basketball Reglonals it was typical to see kids signing shirts, shorts, jeans and shoes in the halls. Jim McMahon and Laura Sullivan slow down the pace with a romantic dance. We grew together. Senior leadership ignited the enthusiasm of the un- derclassmen during the Sectionals and Regionals. Friends comforted friends at the death of Aria Myers who was Mr. Post’s secretary. Academic rivalry was sparked by students who in- creased their participation in Compeitions. Kids reached out to other kids through the Peer Fa- cilitator and PUSH programs sponsored by Interact and SADD respectively. Seniors bid last goodbyes to old friends with hugs, smiles and tears at the May 22 commencement. International friendships were made with foreign exchange students. Osvaldo Perezi Neto from Brazil, Chinami Okada from Japan, Idurre Larreategui from Spain and Katja Junker from Germany helped stu- dents and faculty see beyond the marshlands of De- Motte and Wheatfield. ?t ' c t£c Cittie tfazt catutt? FRIENDS Because being a wall flower is not much fun, Owen Nannenga takes to the floor to “Shake, Rattle and Roll.” Closing l92A Yearbook Staff Ot a. t£e tAat c untof CELEBRATE A small thanks. Getting all the people, events and odds and ends that made KVHS a memorable place to be in 1988 squeezed into 192 pages was more than we imagined when the year started, and Mrs. Crosby was ill. With a lot of work, headaches and after school hours, the inexperienced staff completed the Kougar Pride. Of course, it took more than a group of stu- dents and an advisor to finish this yearbook. We would like to thank Fred Carlen for the great processing of many photos throughout the book. Thanks goes to Paul DeVries and Leo Hummel for several sports photos. We would like to thank George Kingsley, our year- book representative, for his advice and support. Our thanks also goes to the businesses of DeMotte and Wheatfield communities for their continued support. Last but not least, we would like to thank Mrs. Crosby who has put up with a lot of sloppy copy, bad excuses and silly errors. Well this is it. We hope you like the book. Thanks for buying the 1988 Kougar Pride. The first 77 completed pages gave the staff reason to celebrate. Kelly Kennedy struggled with a bott- le of sparkling grape juice while Jer- emy Woolever anxiously waited. Back room messes are not un- common during deadlines, Phyllis Oresik added her finishing touches to the Sunshine layout amid clutter. ▼ Yearbook Staff 1st Row: Lori Fagen (editor). 2nd Row: Traci Shepherd (Lit e S eniors) , Jeff Martin (Life Seniors) , Jeremy Woolever (Underclassmen Teachers), Kelly Kennedy (Sports). 3rd Row: Laura Molchan (Life Seniors), Mary Jo Lowry (Academics), Scott Post (Academics), Mark Shelhart (Photographer), Amy Hart (Academics), Jodi Crane (Business Patrons Index). 4th Row: Phyllis Oresik (Activities), Rachel Boss (Activities), Craig Nagdeman (Sports), Sean McAtee (Photographer). Rhonda Hart (Sports), Chinami Okada (Business Photography). Itlli HMMmS I 111 - a ‘ � COLOPHON Volume 18 of the Kankakee Valley High School Kougar Pride was printed by Herff Jones Yearbook Company in Montgomery, Alabama with George Kingsley as our representative. This book was published by the yearbook staff under the direction of Kathy Crosby. It consists of 192 pages with 32 pages in full color. Body copy is 10 pt Helvetica except for the opening and division pages which are 18 pt. Helvetica. Headlines are Helvetica Medium. Class photos were taken by Lovasko Studios of Hammond, Indiana. The Kougar Pride had a press run of 500 copies and sold for $20 fo a plain book and $23 for one with name engraving. The cover wa adapted from a steak fajita bag. Sue Bishop did the cover work. ' theme, “It ' s the Little Things That Count! , was chosen by Lor: Fagen, the editor. The Kougar Pride Staff runs on a $15,0 budget. Kankakee Valley High School Yearbook is a mem- ber of the Indiana High School Press Association, the National Scholastic Press Association, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the Northern Indi- ana Journalism Association, and the Quill an Scroll National Honor Society. £ittCe 7 04Uttf